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Ciencia Médica - Prueba genética y prenatal

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las pruebas genéticas y prenatales, como "cariotipo", "cordocentesis" y "cromosoma".

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breast cancer gene test

a genetic test that identifies mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which are associated with an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancers

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Breast cancer gene 1

a gene associated with increased risk of breast and ovarian cancers due to mutations, making it important in cancer genetics and testing

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Breast cancer gene 2

a gene linked to increased risk of breast and ovarian cancers due to mutations, important in cancer genetics and testing

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carrier screening

genetic testing to identify individuals who carry gene mutations for certain conditions, informing reproductive decision-making

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karyotype test

a laboratory test that examines an individual's chromosomes to detect genetic abnormalities such as chromosomal disorders and syndromes

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Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase

a gene associated with increased risk of health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, neural tube defects, and psychiatric disorders due to specific mutations

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gene

(genetics) a basic unit of heredity and a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is located on a chromosome in a cell and controls a particular quality

gene

gene

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DNA

(biochemistry) a chemical substance that carries the genetic information, which is present in every cell and some viruses

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ADN

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chromosome

a very small threadlike structure in a living organism that carries the genes and genetic information

cromosoma

cromosoma

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chromosomal mutation

a genetic change that can affect chromosome structure or number, leading to variations in gene expression and potential genetic disorders

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MTHFR gene test

a genetic test that identifies mutations in the MTHFR gene to assess an individual's risk for health conditions

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pharmacogenetic test

a type of genetic testing that analyzes an individual's genetic makeup to assess how their genes may impact their response to certain medications

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PTEN gene

a tumor suppressor gene associated with increased cancer risk due to mutations, important in cancer genetics and testing

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PTEN genetic test

a genetic test identifies mutations in the PTEN gene to assess an individual's risk for associated conditions such as cancers and other health conditions

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tumor protein P53 gene

a tumor suppressor gene associated with increased cancer risk due to mutations, important in cancer genetics and testing

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tumor protein P53 genetic test

a genetic test that identifies mutations in the TP53 gene to assess an individual's risk for associated conditions such as cancers and other health conditions

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protein molecule

a complex biological structure essential for cellular functions in living organisms, made up of amino acid chains

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karyotype

a visual display of an individual's chromosomes, used for genetic analysis and identifying abnormalities

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preimplantation genetic testing

genetic testing on embryos during IVF to screen for genetic conditions or abnormalities prior to implantation

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amniocentesis

a test to check the baby's health by taking a small amount of fluid from around the baby before birth

amniooctesis

amniooctesis

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chorionic villus sampling

a test done during pregnancy that involves taking a small sample of tissue from the developing pregnancy to check for genetic issues in the baby

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fetal echocardiography

a specialized ultrasound examination that assesses the heart of a developing fetus in utero for any potential structural or functional abnormalities

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obstetrical ultrasound

a medical imaging technique used to visualize the developing fetus, assess fetal growth, identify abnormalities, and evaluate maternal reproductive organs during pregnancy

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quadruple screening

a prenatal blood test that assesses the risk of chromosomal disorders in the fetus by measuring four markers in the mother's blood

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Cell-Free DNA Screening

a non-invasive prenatal test that analyzes fetal DNA in the mother's blood to screen for chromosomal abnormalities with high accuracy

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prenatal ultrasound

a medical test that uses sound waves to create pictures of a growing baby inside a pregnant woman's uterus to check for any potential problems

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cordocentesis

a prenatal procedure that involves withdrawing a small sample of fetal blood from the umbilical cord for diagnostic purposes

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nuchal translucency screening

a prenatal test that measures fetal neck thickness to assess chromosomal abnormalities during early pregnancy

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sonogram

a medical image taken using sound waves, commonly used in pregnancy to monitor fetal development

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sonography

a medical imaging method using sound waves for real-time visual examinations of the body's internal structures

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