Genetic disorders

Genetic disorders

Genetic diseases, syndromes, or conditions caused by genetic variations and abnormalities in genes or chromosomes.

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Gene library

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) Any well-defined collection of genetic material used to identify unknown nucleic acids; classically, a collection of expressed cDNA clones representing the genome of a particular organism, used to ...

Genetic library

Health care; Genetic disorders

Embolism

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) Blocking of a blood vessel by a blood clot or foreign matter that has been transported from a distant site by the blood stream. 2) A block in an artery caused by blood clots or other substances, ...

Hemangioma

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) Benign tumour made up of newly formed blood vessels. 2) A usually benign tumour made up of blood vessels that typically occurs as a purplish or reddish slightly elevated area of skin.

Angiogenesis

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) Blood vessel formation when new vessels emerge from the proliferation of pre-existing blood vessels. 2) Development of new blood vessels.

DNA repair gene

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) DNA repair genes encode DNA repair proteins, involved in enzymatic restoration of DNA structure after chemical, radiation, or spontaneous damage. (NCI) 2) Genes encoding proteins that correct ...

Bacterial artificial chromosomes (BAC)

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) DNA constructs that are composed of, at least, a replication origin, for successful replication, propagation to and maintenance as an extra chromosome in bacteria. In addition, they can carry ...