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In situ hybridization, fluorescent
An important molecular cytogenetic method for identifying chromosomes and parts of chromosomes, deciphering chromosome rearrangements, and locating genes on chromosomes. 'Fluorescent' means emitting light that comes from a reaction within…
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- Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever Fever: A viral disease characterized by hemorrhage (bleeding) and fever. Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever…
- Aphasia, amnesic See Anomia
- Bernard, Christiaan South African surgeon (1922-2001) who pioneered cardiac transplantation. Dr. Bernard did the world's first…
- Anonymous testing Testing in which no name is used -- there is total anonymity -- to identify the person tested. For example…
- Release, carpal tunnel A surgical procedure to relieve pressure exerted on the median nerve within the carpal tunnel (the carpal…
- ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALS has two meanings. One meaning of ALS refers to several adult diseases…
- Ophthalmic veins The orbital cavity is drained by paired veins called the superior and inferior ophthalmic veins. The superior…
- African-American See: African American
- CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US agency charged with tracking and investigating public…
- Translocation, Robertsonian A relatively very common and medically significant type of chromosome rearrangement that is formed by fusion…