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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Extrapyramidal

Medical; Human genome

Situated outside of and especially involving descending nerve tracts other than the pyramidal tracts.

Encephalopathy

Medical; Human genome

1) Degenerative diseases of the brain. 2) A disease of the brain; especially: one involving alterations of brain structure.

Ectopia lentis

Medical; Human genome

Congenital displacement of the lens resulting from defective zonule formation.

Extensor

Medical; Human genome

A muscle serving to extend a bodily part (as a limb) -- called also extensor muscle.

Genetic predisposition

Medical; Human genome

Increased susceptibility to a particular disease due to the presence of one or more gene mutations, and/or a combination of alleles (haplotype), not necessarily abnormal, that is associated with an ...

Glycosylation

Medical; Human genome

1) The chemical or biochemical addition of carbohydrate or glycosyl groups to other chemicals, especially peptides or proteins. Glycosyl transferases are used in this biochemical reaction. 2) ...

Gene

Medical; Human genome

1) The functional and physical unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring. Genes are pieces of DNA, and most genes contain the information for making a specific protein. 2) The basic unit of ...