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Cytogenetics
The study of chromosomes, the visible carriers of DNA, the hereditary material. Cytogenetics is a fusion science due to joining of cytology (the study of cells) with genetics (the study of inherited variation).
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Show more- Bone mass density A measure of bone density. Loss of bone mass is due to osteopenia or, if more severe, to osteoporosis
- Cloning, cell The process of producing a group of cells (clones), all genetically identical, from a single ancestor.
- CSF (colony-stimulating factor) A laboratory-made agent similar to a substance in the body that stimulates the production of blood cells. The…
- Map, cytogenetic A genetic term referring to the visual appearance of a chromosome when stained and examined under a…
- Fever, quintan Fever, quintan: Quintan means recurring every 5 days, the characteristic duration of trench fever. Quintan or…
- Vaccine, rubella A vaccine designed to prevent rubella, or German measles. German measles was once seen merely as a child's…
- Philadelphia chromosome (Ph) The chromosome abnormality that causes chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Abbreviated as the Ph chromosome. The…
- Progressive supranuclear palsy Progressive supranuclear palsy: A neurologic disorder of unknown origin that gradually destroys cells in many…
- Nephrosis Non-inflammatory, non-neoplastic disease of the kidney. Nephrosis an be caused by kidney disease, or it may…
- C2 (cervical vertebra) C2 is the symbol for the second cervical vertebra, which is also called the axis. It is so-named because the…
- Sinus headache A headache caused by pressure within the sinus cavities of the head, usually in connection with infection of…
- Herpes, labial A small sore situated on the face or in the mouth that causes pain, burning, or itching before bursting and…