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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Cation

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1) Positively charged atoms, radicals or groups of atoms which travel to the cathode or negative pole during electrolysis. 2) The ion in an electrolyzed solution that migrates to the cathode; ...

Bronchiectasis

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1) Persistent abnormal dilatation of the bronchi. 2) A chronic inflammatory or degenerative condition of one or more bronchi or bronchioles marked by dilatation and loss of elasticity of the walls.

Bone density

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Amount of bone tissue and minerals in a certain volume of bone.

Axis

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A straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions.

Brace

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1) orthopaedic appliances used to support, align, or hold parts of the body in correct position. (Dorland, 28th ed) 2) An appliance that gives support to movable parts (as a joint or a fractured ...

Cardiomyopathy

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Any structural or functional disease of heart muscle that is marked especially by hypertrophy of cardiac muscle, by enlargement of the heart, by rigidity and loss of flexibility of the heart walls, ...

Autonomic nervous system

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Part of the vertebrate nervous system that innervates smooth and cardiac muscle and glandular tissues and governs involuntary actions (as secretion, vasoconstriction, or peristalsis) and that ...