Human genome

Human genome

The human genome consists of 23 chromosome and the small mitochondrial DNA. 22 of the 23 chromosomes are autosomal chromosome pairs and the last one being a gender-determining pair. In total, the human genome contains the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA and approximately 20,000-25,000 genes. By understanding human genome, scientists are able to develop new medical applications that can significantly advance the state of health care.

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coenzyme A

Medical; Human genome

A coenzyme (C21H36N7O16P3S) that occurs in all living cells and is essential to the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and some amino acids.

cementum

Medical; Human genome

1) The bonelike rigid connective tissue covering the root of a tooth from the cementoenamel junction to the apex and lining the apex of the root canal, also assisting in tooth support by serving as ...

colony-stimulating factor

Medical; Human genome

1) Substances that stimulate the production of blood cells. Treatment with colony-stimulating factors (CSF) can help the blood-forming tissue recover from the effects of chemotherapy and radiation ...

cleft palate

Medical; Human genome

Congenital fissure of the soft and/or hard palate, due to faulty fusion.

coronary arteriosclerosis

Medical; Human genome

1) Thickening and loss of elasticity of the coronary arteries, leading to progressive insufficiency of the arteries (coronary disease). 2) A condition and especially one caused by atherosclerosis ...

digestive

Medical; Human genome

1) Relating to or functioning in digestion (digestive processes). 2) Having the power to cause or promote digestion (digestive enzymes).

coronary artery

Medical; Human genome

1) Right and left arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle. 2) Either of two arteries that arise one from the left and one from the right side of the aorta immediately above the semilunar ...