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Map, linkage
A map of the genes on a chromosome based on linkage analysis. A linkage map does not show the physical distances between genes but rather their relative positions, as determined by how often two gene loci are inherited together. The closer…
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Show more- Ulcer, gastric A hole in the lining of the stomach corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach…
- Autotransplant The process of transplanting tissue from one part of the body to another in the same individual. The…
- ETS Environmental tobacco smoke. Smoke generated from the sidestream (the burning end) of a cigarette, pipe or…
- Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) An enzyme that is normally present in liver and heart cells. SGPT is released into blood when the liver or…
- State cancer registry >Monitor cancer trends over time. >Determine cancer patterns in various populations. >Guide planning and…
- Deletion Loss of a segment of DNA from a chromosome (and hence from the genome). The first human chromosome deletion…
- Transfusion The transfer of blood or blood products from one person (the donor) into another person (the recipient's)…
- Jugular vein, internal The deeper of the two jugular veins in the neck that drain blood from the head, brain, face and neck and…
- Marrow The bone marrow
- Laryngeal nerve, recurrent One of the best known branches of the vagus nerve, a very long nerve that originates in the brainstem. After…
- Abortion, multiple Two or more miscarriages (spontaneous abortions) by a woman. Couples who have had multiple abortions have…
- Disc, optic The circular area in the back of the inside of the eye where the optic nerve connects to the retina. Also…