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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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Cementum
Medical; Human genome
1) The bonelike rigid connective tissue covering the root of a tooth from the cementoenamel junction to the apex and lining the apex of the root canal, also assisting in tooth support by serving as ...
Coloboma
Medical; Human genome
1) Congenital anomaly in which some of the structures of the eye are absent due to incomplete fusion of the foetal intraocular fissure during gestation. 2) A fissure of the eye usually of ...
Coenzyme A
Medical; Human genome
A coenzyme (C21H36N7O16P3S) that occurs in all living cells and is essential to the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and some amino acids.
Dihydrotestosterone
Medical; Human genome
The most potent androgen, required for sex development. Dihydrotestosterone is synthesised from testosterone in the prostate gland, testes, hair follicles and adrenal glands by 5-alpha reductase. ...
Dandy-Walker malformation
Medical; Human genome
A congenital abnormality of the central nervous system marked by failure of the midline structures of the cerebellum to develop, dilation of the fourth ventricle, and upward displacement of the ...
Contig
Medical; Human genome
1) A group of overlapping clones representing regions of the genome; the contiguous sequence of DNA created by assembling these overlapping chromosome fragments. 2) Group of cloned (copied) pieces ...
DNA banking
Medical; Human genome
The process through which DNA is extracted from any of a number of possible cell sources and stored indefinitely by freezing or refrigerating for future testing; done when a specific test is not ...
