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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Heart ventricle

Medical; Human genome

The lower right and left chambers of the heart. The right ventricle pumps venous blood into the lungs and the left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the systemic arterial circulation.

Heterozygosity

Medical; Human genome

1) The presence of different alleles at one or more loci on homologous chromosomes. 2) Having the two genes at corresponding loci on homologous chromosomes different for one or more loci.

Homozygous

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A genetic condition where an individual inherits the same alleles for a particular gene from both parents.

Hemihyperplasia

Medical; Human genome

Hypertrophy of one half of an organ or part or of one side of the whole body (facial hemihypertrophy. )

Hypertelorism

Medical; Human genome

Excessive width between two bodily parts or organs (as the eyes. )

Hallucinations

Medical; Human genome

1) Subjectively experienced sensations in the absence of an appropriate stimulus, but which are regarded by the individual as real. They may be of organic origin or associated with mental disorders. ...

Hair cells

Medical; Human genome

Mechanoreceptors located in the organ of Corti that are sensitive to auditory stimuli and in the vestibular apparatus that are sensitive to movement of the head. In each case the accessory sensory ...