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Chromosome
A visible carrier of the genetic information. The 3 billion bp (base pairs) in the human genome are organized into 24 distinct, physically separate microscopic units called chromosomes. All genes are arranged linearly along the…
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- Ragweed Any of a number of weedy composite herbs that produce a pollen that is a frequent cause of allergies. Of all…
- AVM An AVM (arteriovenous malformation) is a congenital disorder (one present at birth) of blood vessels in the…
- Hormone, mineralocorticoid A group of hormones, the most important being aldosterone, that regulate the balance of water and…
- Kiddiecam See: Kiddie cam
- Melanoma, malignant See: Melanoma
- Polygenic Pertaining to two or more genes. As opposed to monogenic. Eye color is polygenic. It is by determined by a…
- Fear of worms (parasitic) Feverish.
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome Severe acute respiratory syndrome: A severe form of pneumonia. Abbreviated SARS. A term applied to outbreaks…
- DSM Abbreviation for the 'Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,' a comprehensive classification…
- Macular degeneration Macular degeneration: A disease that progressively destroys the macula, the central portion of the retina…
- Flexural psoriasis A form of psoriasis found in the armpits, groin, under the breasts and in other flexion creases (skin folds)…