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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Cholesterol

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A waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver, and found in the blood and in all cells of the body. Cholesterol is important for good health and is needed for making cell walls, tissues, hormones, ...

Contraction

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1) The action or process of contracting: the state of being contracted (contraction of hepatitis, lung expansion and contraction in breathing--P. G. Donohue). 2) The action of a functioning ...

Depletion

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The act or process of depleting or the state of being depleted: as a: the reduction or loss of blood, body fluids, chemical constituents, or stored materials from the body (as by haemorrhage or ...

Cystic hygroma

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1) A cystic growth originating from lymphatic tissue. It is usually found in the neck, axilla, or groin. 2) A benign lymphatic neoplasm usually arising from the neck and characterised by cystic ...

Coronal

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1) Of, relating to, or being a corona. 2) Lying in the direction of the coronal suture. 3: Of or relating to the frontal plane that passes through the long axis of the body.

Distal

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In medicine, refers to a part of the body that is farther away from the centre of the body than another part. For example, the fingers are distal to the shoulder.