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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Germline

Medical; Human genome

1) The cell line from which egg or sperm cells (gametes) are derived 2) A germ line is the sex cells (eggs and sperm) that are used by sexually reproducing organisms to pass on genes from generation ...

Foot drop

Medical; Human genome

An extended position of the foot caused by paralysis of the flexor muscles of the leg -- called also drop foot.

Hepatocellular carcinoma

Medical; Human genome

1) A malignant tumour that arises from hepatocytes. Hepatocellular carcinoma is relatively rare in the United States but very common in all African countries south of the Sahara and in Southeast ...

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 ...

Hyperplasia

Medical; Human genome

1) Abnormal multiplication of otherwise normal cells, leading to tissue enlargement. 2) An increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ without tumour formation. It differs from ...

Hemangioblastoma

Medical; Human genome

1) A benign tumour 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 ...

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 localised to the cerebral hemisphere opposite to the side of ...