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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hyperactivity

Medical; Human genome

A state or condition of being excessively or pathologically active; especially: attention deficit disorder.

hemiplegia

Medical; Human genome

1) Severe or complete loss of motor function on one side of the body; this condition is usually caused by brain diseases that are localized to the cerebral hemisphere opposite to the side of ...

hemorrhagic stroke

Medical; Human genome

Stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel with bleeding into the tissue of the brain.

hemolysis

Medical; Human genome

The destruction of erythrocytes by many different causal agents such as antibodies, bacteria, chemicals, temperature, and changes in tonicity.

homeobox

Medical; Human genome

1) A short usually highly conserved DNA sequence in various genes and especially homeotic genes that encodes a homeodomain. 2) A short stretch of nucleotides whose base sequence is virtually ...

hydrolysis

Medical; Human genome

1) The process of cleaving a chemical compound by the addition of a molecule of water. 2) A chemical reaction that uses water to break down a compound.

hemangioblastoma

Medical; Human genome

1) A benign tumor of the nervous system that may occur sporadically or in association with Hippel-Lindau disease. It accounts for approximately 2% of intracranial tumors, arising most frequently in ...