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Map, cytogenetic
A genetic term referring to the visual appearance of a chromosome when stained and examined under a microscope. Particularly important are visually distinct regions, called light and dark bands, which give each of the chromosomes a unique…
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- Acrochordon A small tag of skin that may have a stalk (a peduncle). An acrochordon may appear on skin anywhere although…
- Drosophila The fruit fly. One species, Drosophila melanogaster, is a favorite model organism in genetics and…
- Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Dis See: GOLD
- Infertility Infertility: The diminished ability or the inability to conceive and have offspring. Infertility is also…
- Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorbed test A blood serum screening test for syphilis designed to demonstrate the presence or absence of specific…
- Congenital rubella syndrome The constellation of abnormalities caused by infection with the rubella (German measles) virus before birth…
- Protein-calorie malnutrition Severe deficiency of protein + inadequate caloric intake = kwashiorkor.
- Activase Brand name of alteplase, a tissue plasminogen activator made by recombinant DNA technology. See: Tissue…
- Itch, seabather's An intensely itchy rash due to contact with the tiny thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata). These jellyfish…
- Fear of depths An abnormal and persistent fear of depths. Sufferers of this fear experience anxiety even though they realize…
- Basilar fracture A break in bone at the base of the skull. About a half of basilar fractures are caused by bicycle or motor…