Category: G

The vocal apparatus of the larynx, consisting of the true vocal cords (plica vocalis) and the opening between them (rima glottidis). Opening between the vocal cords, entrance to the larynx. The vocal apparatus of the larynx consisting of the true vocal cords and the opening between them, epiglottis. An opening in the larynx between the…

Pertaining to the treatment of the aged. Referring to old people. Specialising in the treatment of old people.  

A form of gene library containing the complete DNA sequences present in the genome of a given organism. It contrasts with a cDNA library which contains only sequences utilized in protein coding (lacking introns). A repository of fragments of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).  

Pertaining to the genital and urinary organs; urogenital; urinosexual. Referring to the genital and urinary systems of the body. Pertaining to the reproductive and urinary organs, especially in males, genitourinary tract. Referring to both the reproductive and urinary systems. To the genital and urinary systems of the body. Associated with the genital and urinary organs.…

Pertaining to the genitalia. Pertaining to the organs of reproduction. Referring to the reproductive organs. General name for the reproductive organs, especially the external sex organs. In the male these include the penis and the pouch called a scrotum containing two testes. In the female these are generally called the vulva or pudendum and include…

The biological science that deals with the phenomena and mechanisms of heredity. In biology, pertaining to genes or to inherited characteristics. Also, in psychiatry, pertaining to the historical development of one’s psychological attributes or disorders. The branch of biology concerned with heredity, it was literally invented by Gregor Mendel in the 19th century. It is…

Analyzing DNA to look for a genetic alteration that may indicate an increased risk for developing a specific disease or disorder. The analysis of human deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid (RNA), chromosomes, proteins, and certain metabolites in order to detect heritable disease-related genotypes, mutations, or phenotypes for clinical purposes. Such purposes include predicting risk of…

Directed modification of the gene complement of a living organism by such techniques as altering the DNA, substituting genetic material by means of a virus, transplanting whole nuclei, transplanting cell hybrids, etc. The selective, deliberate alteration of genes (genetic material) by man. This term has come to have a very broad meaning including the manipulation…

The specifications for how information, stored in nucleic acid sequence (base sequence), is translated into protein sequence (amino acid sequence). The start, stop, and order of amino acids of a protein is specified by consecutive triplets of nucleotides called codons (codon). The set of triplet code words in DNA coding for all of the amino…

A large collection of cloned DNA fragments from a given organism, tissue, organ, or cell type. It may contain complete genomic sequences (genomic library) or complementary DNA sequences, the latter being formed from messenger RNA and lacking intron sequences.