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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Dystonia

Medical; Human genome

Syndrome dominated by involuntary, sustained or spasmodic, patterned, and repetitive muscle contractions; frequently causing twisting, flexing or extending, and squeezing movements or abnormal ...

Endometrial

Medical; Human genome

Having to do with the endometrium (the layer of tissue that lines the uterus. )

Euploid

Medical; Human genome

Any chromosome number that is a multiple of the haploid number.

Embolism

Medical; Human genome

1) Blocking of a blood vessel by a blood clot or foreign matter that has been transported from a distant site by the blood stream. 2) A block in an artery caused by blood clots or other substances, ...

Embryonic

Medical; Human genome

Of or relating to an embryo. Being in an early stage of development.

Gigantism

Medical; Human genome

The condition of accelerated and excessive growth in children or adolescents who are exposed to excess human growth hormone before the closure of epiphyses. It is usually caused by somatotroph ...

Fibrillation

Medical; Human genome

1) An act or process of forming fibres or fibrils. 2) A muscular twitching involving individual muscle fibres acting without coordination. 3) Very rapid irregular contractions of the muscle ...