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Eye color
The color of the iris. The genetics of eye color are complicated. Eye color is polygenic. It is determined by multiple genes. The eye color genes include EYCL1 (a green/blue eye color gene located on chromosome 19), EYCL2 (a brown eye…
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Show more- Eleventh cranial nerve The eleventh cranial nerve is the accessory nerve. The twelve cranial nerves, the accessory nerve included…
- Gluteal Pertaining to the buttock region formed by the gluteal muscles (the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and…
- Nitrogen narcosis A condition similar to intoxication with alcohol with euphoria, loss of balance and manual dexterity…
- Germ cell The eggs and sperm are the germ cells: the reproductive cells. Each mature germ cell is haploid in that it…
- Restriction site A sequence in DNA that can be recognized and cut by a specific restriction enzyme.
- Quinacrine An antimalarial drug and, in cytogenetics, a fluorescent dye used to stain chromosomes. The Y chromosome…
- Serial amnioreduction The repeated removal of large volumes of amniotic fluid by amniocentesis. The rationale for serial…
- Ring, intrastromal corneal A plastic ring designed to be implanted in the cornea, the transparent structure in the front of the eye. The…
- Chromatin remodelling See: Chromatin remodeling
- Pituitary adenoma A benign tumor of the pituitary, the master gland that controls other glands and influences numerous body…
- Biopsy, endometrial See: Endometrial biopsy
- Hormone, thyroid Chemical substance made by the thyroid gland which is located in the front of the neck. The thyroid gland…