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Annotate
In genetics, to identify the locations and the coding regions of genes in a genome and determine what those genes do. To annotate (irrespective of the context) is to add a note by way of explanation or commentary. Once a genome is…
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Show more- BIID Body integrity identity disorder
- Green fluorescent protein Abbreviated GFP. A protein that glows green under fluorescent light. Found naturally in the jellyfish…
- Isochromosome 17q An abnormal chromosome 17 with two identical long (q) arms due to duplication of the long arm and loss of the…
- Lymphoma, indolent See: Indolent lymphoma
- Clostridium perfringens A type of bacteria that is the most common agent of gas gangrene and can also cause food poisoning as well as…
- Virology The study of viruses
- Williams syndrome See: Circle of Willis.
- Catabolism The energy-burning aspect of metabolism
- Personality disorder A disorder characterized by the chronic use of mechanisms of coping in an inappropriate, stereotyped, and…
- Epigastrium The part of the abdominal wall above the umbilicus (belly button). The hypogastrium is the part of the…
- Funnel chest (pectus excavatum) 'Caved-in' chest. Usually an unimportant isolated finding evident at birth. (Funnel chest can occasionally be…
- Immunization, children's >Hepatitis B >Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis >Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) >Poliovirus >Measles…