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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Carbohydrate

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A sugar molecule. Carbohydrates can be small and simple (for example, glucose) or they can be large and complex (for example, polysaccharides such as starch, chitin or cellulose).

Calcinosis

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Deposition of calcium in normally non calcified tissue Definition from: Unified Medical Language System (SNOMED Clinical Terms) at the National Library of Medicine.

Cell division

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The process by which cells multiply involving both nuclear and cytoplasmic division.

Carboxylate

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

Cerebrum

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1) The largest part of the brain. It is divided into two hemispheres, or halves, called the cerebral hemispheres. Areas within the cerebrum control muscle functions and also control speech, ...

Chorionic villi sampling

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A method for diagnosis of foetal diseases by sampling the cells of the placental chorionic villi for DNA analysis, presence of bacteria, concentration of metabolites, etc. The advantage over ...

Congenital

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1) Present from birth, but not necessarily genetic 2) Congenital conditions are those present from birth. Birth defects are described as being congenital. They can be caused by a genetic mutation, ...