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map — A representation of a region or structure; E.G., of a stretch of DNA. choroplethic m. a method of mapping to display quantitative information such as death rates in defined jurisdictions (states, counties, etc.) by color coding or shading. [G.… … Medical dictionary
Cytogenetic map — A genetic term referring to the visual appearance of a chromosome when stained and examined under a microscope. Particularly important are visually distinct regions, called light and dark bands, which give each of the chromosomes a unique… … Medical dictionary
Chromosome map — The chart of the linear array of genes on a chromosome. A chromosome map can also refer to the visual appearance of a chromosome when stained and examined under a microscope. Particularly important are visually distinct regions, called light and… … Medical dictionary
Oncogenomics — is relatively new sub field of genomics, which applies high throughput technologies to characterize genes associated with cancer. Oncogenomics is synonymous with cancer genomics . Cancer is a genetic disease caused by accumulation of mutations to … Wikipedia
List of geneticists — This is a list of people who have made notable contributions to genetics. The growth and development of genetics represents the work of many people. This list of geneticists is therefore by no means complete. Contributors of great distinction to… … Wikipedia
Microchromosome — Image of chicken chromosomes featuring the many microchromosomes (appearing as dots). The arrows indicate a stained gene locus on homologous macrochromosomes. A microchromosome is a type of very small chromosome which is a typical component of… … Wikipedia
Down syndrome — Classification and external resources Boy with Down syndrome assembling a … Wikipedia
Confined placental mosaicism — (CPM) represents a discrepancy between the chromosomal makeup of the cells in the placenta and the cells in the baby. CPM was first described by Kalousek and Dill in 1983.[1] CPM is diagnosed when some trisomic cells are detected on chorionic… … Wikipedia
Band, chromosome — One of the transverse bands produced on chromosomes by differential staining techniques. Depending on the particular staining technique, the bands are alternating light and dark or fluorescent and nonfluorescent. Each human chromosome has a short … Medical dictionary
Chromosome band — One of the transverse bands produced on chromosomes by differential staining techniques. Depending on the particular staining technique, the bands are alternating light and dark or fluorescent and nonfluorescent. Each human chromosome has a short … Medical dictionary
