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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dihydrotestosterone

Medical; Human genome

The most potent androgen, required for sex development. Dihydrotestosterone is synthesized from testosterone in the prostate gland, testes, hair follicles and adrenal glands by 5-alpha reductase. ...

desmoid

Medical; Human genome

A dense benign connective-tissue tumor.

Dandy-Walker malformation

Medical; Human genome

A congenital abnormality of the central nervous system marked by failure of the midline structures of the cerebellum to develop, dilation of the fourth ventricle, and upward displacement of the ...

DNA banking

Medical; Human genome

The process through which DNA is extracted from any of a number of possible cell sources and stored indefinitely by freezing or refrigerating for future testing; done when a specific test is not ...

degrade

Medical; Human genome

To reduce the complexity of (a chemical compound) by splitting off one or more groups or larger components (cellulose is degraded by the action of some bacteria). Intransitive verb: to undergo ...