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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Bilateral

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1) Of, relating to, or affecting the right and left sides of the body or the right and left members of paired organs. 2) Having bilateral symmetry.

Bifid

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Divided into two equal lobes or parts by a median cleft .

Carboxylation

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To introduce carboxyl or carbon dioxide into (a compound) with formation of a carboxylic acid.

Benign

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Not cancerous; does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body.

Carbamazepine

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An anticonvulsant used to control grand mal and psychomotor or focal seizures. Its mode of action is not fully understood, but some of its actions resemble those of phenytoin; although there is ...

Asperger syndrome

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1) A childhood disorder predominately affecting boys and similar to autism (autistic disorder). It is characterised by severe, sustained, clinically significant impairment of social interaction, and ...

Autoimmunity

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1) Process whereby the immune system reacts against the body's own tissues. Autoimmunity may produce or be caused by autoimmune diseases. 2) A condition in which the body produces an immune ...