Genetic Heterogeneity at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Genetic Heterogeneity? The production of the same or similar phenotypes (observed biochemical, physiological, and morphological characteristics of a person determined by his/her genotype) by different genetic mechanisms. There are two types: (1) allelic heterogeneity - when dif

Medical Term & Definition Added By: Katie

Send To Friends!

If you'd like to send the Genetic Heterogeneity definition to yourself or to your friends/colleagues, just enter the e-mail addresses in the boxes below -

We hope you now understand the meaning of Genetic Heterogeneity. If you need any more information on this term, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Other Similar Drugs Terms:

Prescription Drugs Term cumulative dose is In medicine, the total amount of a drug or radiation given to a patient over time; for example, the total dose of radiation given in a series of radiation treatments.

Prescription Drugs Term Gel is A colloid, where the dispersed phase is liquid and the dispersion medium is solid.

Prescription Drugs Term peripheral T-cell lymphoma is One of a group of aggressive (fast-growing) non-Hodgkins lymphomas that begin in mature T lymphocytes (T cells that have matured in the thymus gland and gone to other lymphatic sites in the body, including lymph nodes, bone marrow, and spleen.) Also call

Prescription Drugs Term Helicobacter pylori (HEEL-ih-koh-BAK-ter py-LOR-ee) is H. pylori. A type of bacteria that causes inflammation and ulcers in the stomach or small intestine. People with H. pylori infections may be more likely to develop cancer in the stomach, including MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue) lymphoma.

Prescription Drugs Term intravenous pyelogram (IN-truh-VEE-nus PYE-el-o-gram) is IVP. A series of x-rays of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The x-rays are taken after a dye is injected into a blood vessel. The dye is concentrated in the urine, which outlines the kidneys, ureters, and bladder on the x-rays.