Ciencia Médica - Prueba genética y prenatal

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

prueba genética del cáncer de mama, test genético de los genes BRCA

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

gen del cáncer de mama 1, gen BRCA1

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

gen del cáncer de mama 2, gen asociado al cáncer de mama 2

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

cribado de portadores, screening de portadores

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

prueba de cariotipo, análisis de cariotipo

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

reducción de metilenotetrahidrofolato, gen de metilenotetrahidrofolato reductasa

(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

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

ADN

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

cromosoma

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

mutación cromosómica, alteración cromosómica

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

prueba genética del gen MTHFR, examen MTHFR

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

prueba farmacogenética, test farmacogenético

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

gen PTEN

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

prueba genética de PTEN, test genético de PTEN

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

gen P53 de proteína tumoral, gen supresor de tumores P53

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

prueba genética de la proteína tumoral P53, análisis genético del gen TP53

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

molécula de proteína, proteína

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

cariotipo

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

pruebas genéticas preimplantacionales, diagnóstico genético preimplantacional

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

amniooctesis

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

muestra de vellosidades coriónicas, biopsia de vellosidades coriónicas

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

ecocardiografía fetal, ultrasonido fetal del corazón

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

ultrason obstétrico, ecografía obstétrica

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

cribado cuádruple, análisis cuádruple

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

Tamizaje de ADN libre de células, Prueba prenatal no invasiva de ADN libre de células

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

ultrason prenatal, ecografía prenatal

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

cordocentesis

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

screening de translucencia nucal, prueba de translucencia nucal

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

sonograma, ecografía

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

sonografía, ecografía