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Human gene map
The locations of the human genes. The location of each gene is called a locus (plural: loci). The total number of known gene loci on the human gene map as of June 24, 2000 was 6270. Chromosome 1 contained the most gene loci, namely 627…
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- Atherosclerotic Pertaining to atherosclerosis, the process of progressive thickening and hardening of the walls of arteries…
- Computed tomography An x-ray procedure that uses the help of a computer to produce a detailed picture of a cross section of the…
- Therapeutic cloning A procedure in which cells, typically skin cells, are taken from a patient and inserted into a fertilized egg…
- Indication 1. In medicine, a condition which makes a particular treatment or procedure advisable. CML (chronic myeloid…
- Cartilage Firm, rubbery tissue that cushions bones at joints. A more flexible kind of cartilage connects muscles with…
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: Also known as EGD or upper endoscopy. A procedure that enables the examiner…
- Antimony A silvery-white earth metal which at high levels can be toxic. Antimony occurs naturally in the earth…
- Drug, tocolytic A medication that can inhibit labor, slow down or halt the contractions of the uterus. Tocolytic agents are…
- Recurrent aural vertigo A condition, also known as Meniere's disease, with recurrent vertigo accompanied by ringing in the ears…
- Qualified health claim A claim authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that must be supported by credible scientific…