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Change, single base
A change in which a single base in the DNA differs from the usual base at that position. These single base changes are also called SNPs or 'snips.' Millions of SNP's have been cataloged in the human genome. Some SNPs such that which causes…
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- Muscular dystrophy One of a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal or…
- Testicular self-examination A monthly procedure for detecting the early signs of testicular cancer. Men should check the testes visually…
- SKY (spectral karyotype) Karyotype: A visualization of all of the chromosomes in the genome all together with each chromosome labeled…
- Colpo- A group of diagnostic and therapeutic disciplines that are used together with conventional medicine. An…
- Malaise A vague feeling of discomfort, one that cannot be pinned down but is often sensed as 'just not right.'…
- LMP Abbreviation for 'last menstrual period.' By convention, pregnancies are dated in weeks starting from the…
- Food poisoning, Campylobacter Food poisoning, Campylobacter: Now the leading cause of bacterial food poisoning, caused by an Campylobacter…
- Hounsfield, Godfrey (1919-2004) British electrical engineer whose contributions to the creation of the computerized axial…
- Hexalen Brand name of altretamine. For more information, see: altretamine
- Hydranencephaly A condition in which the cerebral hemispheres of the brain are absent and replaced by sacs filled with…