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Ciencia Médica - Prueba Genética y Prenatal

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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

prueba genética del cáncer de mama, prueba de los genes BRCA1 y BRCA2

prueba genética del cáncer de mama, prueba de los genes BRCA1 y BRCA2

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

gen del cáncer de mama 1, gen BRCA1

gen del cáncer de mama 1, gen BRCA1

Breast cancer gene 2

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 BRCA2

gen del cáncer de mama 2, gen BRCA2

carrier screening
carrier screening
[Sustantivo]

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

cribado de portadores, prueba genética de portadores

cribado de portadores, prueba genética de portadores

karyotype test
karyotype test
[Sustantivo]

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

prueba de cariotipo, análisis de cariotipo

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

metilentetrahidrofolato reductasa, reductasa del metilentetrahidrofolato

metilentetrahidrofolato reductasa, reductasa del metilentetrahidrofolato

gene
gene
[Sustantivo]

(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

Ex: The gene responsible for eye color is inherited from both parents. 
DNA
DNA
[Sustantivo]

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

ADN

ADN

Ex: DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, contains the genetic instructions for living organisms. 
chromosome
chromosome
[Sustantivo]

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

cromosoma

cromosoma

chromosomal mutation

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

mutación cromosómica, alteración cromosómica

mutación cromosómica, alteración cromosómica

Ex: Learning about my daughter's chromosomal mutation required genetic testing and counseling. 
MTHFR gene test
MTHFR gene test
[Sustantivo]

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

prueba genética MTHFR, análisis del gen MTHFR

prueba genética MTHFR, análisis del gen MTHFR

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

prueba farmacogenética, análisis farmacogenético

prueba farmacogenética, análisis farmacogenético

PTEN gene
PTEN gene
[Sustantivo]

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

gen PTEN, gen supresor de tumores PTEN

gen PTEN, gen supresor de tumores PTEN

PTEN genetic test
PTEN genetic test
[Sustantivo]

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 PTEN, análisis genético del gen PTEN

prueba genética PTEN, análisis genético del gen PTEN

tumor protein P53 gene

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

gen de la proteína P53 supresor de tumores, gen supresor de tumores P53

gen de la proteína P53 supresor de tumores, gen supresor de tumores P53

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

prueba genética de la proteína tumoral P53, análisis genético de la proteína P53

prueba genética de la proteína tumoral P53, análisis genético de la proteína P53

protein molecule
protein molecule
[Sustantivo]

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

molécula de proteína, proteína

molécula de proteína, proteína

Ex: Hemoglobin, a protein molecule, carries oxygen in our blood. 
karyotype
karyotype
[Sustantivo]

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

cariotipo, perfil cromosómico

cariotipo, perfil cromosómico

Ex: Genetic counselors use karyotypes to explain potential risks to parents. 
preimplantation genetic testing

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

prueba genética preimplantacional, diagnóstico genético preimplantacional

prueba genética preimplantacional, diagnóstico genético preimplantacional

amniocentesis
amniocentesis
[Sustantivo]

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

amniocentesis, punción amniótica

amniocentesis, punción amniótica

Ex: Doctors recommend amniocentesis to check for genetic conditions in pregnancy. 
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

muestreo de vellosidades coriónicas, biopsia corial

muestreo de vellosidades coriónicas, biopsia corial

Ex: Chorionic villus sampling is a test done during pregnancy to check the baby's genes. 
fetal echocardiography

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

ecocardiografía fetal, examen de ecocardiografía fetal

ecocardiografía fetal, examen de ecocardiografía fetal

obstetrical ultrasound

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

ecografía obstétrica, ultrasonido obstétrico

ecografía obstétrica, ultrasonido obstétrico

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

cribado cuádruple, prueba cuádruple

cribado cuádruple, prueba cuádruple

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

Cribado de ADN libre de células, Prueba prenatal no invasiva de ADN fetal

Cribado de ADN libre de células, Prueba prenatal no invasiva de ADN fetal

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

ecografía prenatal, ultrasonido prenatal

ecografía prenatal, ultrasonido prenatal

cordocentesis
cordocentesis
[Sustantivo]

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

cordocentesis, punción umbilical

cordocentesis, punción umbilical

nuchal translucency screening

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

cribado de la translucidez nucal, medición de la translucidez nucal

cribado de la translucidez nucal, medición de la translucidez nucal

sonogram
sonogram
[Sustantivo]

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

sonograma, ecografía

sonograma, ecografía

Ex: During pregnancy, a sonogram helps parents see and monitor the baby's growth. 
sonography
sonography
[Sustantivo]

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

ecografía, sonografía

ecografía, sonografía

Ex: Sonography uses sound waves to create real-time images of the body. 
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