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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Dysplasia

Medical; Human genome

1) Cells that look abnormal under a microscope but are not cancer. 2) Variation in somatotype (as in degree of ectomorphy, endomorphy, or mesomorphy) from one part of a human body to another. 3) ...

Endocrine gland

Medical; Human genome

1) Ductless glands that secrete substances which are released directly into the circulation and which influence metabolism and other body functions. 2) A gland (as the thyroid or the pituitary) ...

Enteric

Medical; Human genome

1) Of, relating to, or affecting the intestines (enteric diseases); broadly: alimentary. 2) Being or possessing a coating designed to pass through the stomach unaltered and to disintegrate in the ...

Ectoderm

Medical; Human genome

1) The outer of the three germ layers of the embryo. 2) Outermost of the three germ layers of the embryo (the other two being mesoderm and endoderm); ectoderm gives rise to epidermis and neural ...

Edoema

Medical; Human genome

1) Excessive amount of watery fluid accumulated in the intercellular spaces, most commonly present in subcutaneous tissue. 2) Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues.

Double heterozygote

Medical; Human genome

An individual who has two different gene mutations (i.e., is heterozygous) at two separate genetic loci.

Eponym

Medical; Human genome

1) The person for whom something (as a disease) is or is believed to be named. 2) A name (as of a drug or a disease) based on or derived from the name of a person.