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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Carpal tunnel syndrome

Medical; Human genome

A condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel and characterised especially by weakness, pain, and disturbances of sensation in the hand and fingers -- abbreviation CTS.

Ashkenazi Jewish

Medical; Human genome

The Eastern European Jewish population primarily from Germany, Poland, and Russia, as opposed to the Sephardic Jewish population primarily from Spain, parts of France, Italy, and North Africa.

Cardiac

Medical; Human genome

Having to do with the heart. Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (Physician Data Query) at the National Library of Medicine.

Bile duct

Medical; Human genome

1) A duct by which bile passes from the liver or gallbladder to the duodenum. 2) A tube through which bile passes in and out of the liver.

Asymptomatic

Medical; Human genome

Having no signs or symptoms of disease.

Beta-amyloid

Medical; Human genome

An amyloid that is derived from amyloid precursor protein and is the primary component of plaques characteristic of Alzheimer's disease--called also amyloid beta-protein, beta-amyloid protein.

Cataract

Medical; Human genome

1) Partial or complete opacity on or in the lens or capsule of one or both eyes, impairing vision or causing blindness. The many kinds of cataract are classified by their morphology (size, shape, ...