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Annotation, genome
The process of identifying the locations and the coding regions of genes in a genome and determining what those genes do. An annotation (irrespective of the context) is a note added by way of explanation or commentary. Once a genome is…
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- Adeno- Prefix referring to a gland, as in adenoma and adenopathy. From the Greek aden meaning originally 'an acorn'…
- Gout Gout: Condition characterized by abnormally elevated levels of uric acid in the blood, recurring attacks of…
- Implantation, seed Radiation treatment given by placing radioactive material contained within a small cylindrical shell directly…
- Amino acid, nonessential An amino acid that can be made by humans and so is not essential to the human diet. There are 11 nonessential…
- Callosity Synonymous with callus. Both callus and callosity are derived from the Latin callum meaning thick skin
- Helicobacter pylori Helicobacter pylori: Bacteria that cause stomach inflammation (gastritis) and ulcers in the stomach. This…
- Cytogenetic map A genetic term referring to the visual appearance of a chromosome when stained and examined under a…
- Doctors' symbol A staff or rod, with a snake curled around it. It is the staff or rod of Aesculapius (also called Asklepios)…
- Apraxia The inability to execute a voluntary motor movement despite being able to demonstrate normal muscle function…
- United States Public Health Service The agency responsible for the public health of the American people. The Public Health Service (PHS)…
- Prosthetics The art and science of developing artificial replacements for body parts. Depending on the type of…