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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Graft-versus-host disease

Medical; Human genome

1) A reaction of donated stem cells against the patient's tissue. 2) A bodily condition that results when T cells from a usually allogeneic tissue or organ transplant and especially a bone marrow ...

Hemodialysis

Medical; Human genome

1) The separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes; especially: such a separation of colloids from soluble substances. 2) Either of two ...

Hair follicle

Medical; Human genome

A tube-like invagination of the epidermis from which the hair shaft develops and into which sebaceous glands open. The hair follicle is lined by a cellular inner and outer root sheath of epidermal ...

Hyperinsulinism

Medical; Human genome

A syndrome with excessively high insulin levels in the blood; it may cause hypoglycemia; aetiology of hyperinsulinism varies, including hypersecretion of a beta cell tumor, autoantibodies against ...

Hamartoma

Medical; Human genome

1) A benign (noncancerous) growth made up of an abnormal mixture of cells and tissues normally found in the area of the body where the growth occurs. 2) A mass resembling a tumour that represents ...

Hermaphrodite

Medical; Human genome

1) An organism having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs. 2) An abnormal individual especially among the higher vertebrates having both male and female reproductive organs -- ...