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Medicinsk Vetenskap - Genetisk och Prenatal Test

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till genetiska och prenatala tester, såsom "karyotyp", "cordocentesis" och "kromosom".

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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

bröstcancer-gentest, BRCA1- och BRCA2-gentest

bröstcancer-gentest, BRCA1- och BRCA2-gentest

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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

bröstcancergen 1, BRCA1-gen

bröstcancergen 1, BRCA1-gen

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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

bröstcancergen 2, BRCA2-gen

bröstcancergen 2, BRCA2-gen

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carrier screening
carrier screening
[Substantiv]

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

bärarscreening, genetisk bärartestning

bärarscreening, genetisk bärartestning

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karyotype test
karyotype test
[Substantiv]

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

karyotyp test, kromosomanalys

karyotyp test, kromosomanalys

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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

metylenetetrahydrofolat reduktas, reduktas av metylenetetrahydrofolat

metylenetetrahydrofolat reduktas, reduktas av metylenetetrahydrofolat

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gene
gene
[Substantiv]

(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

gen, genetisk enhet

gen, genetisk enhet

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

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

DNA, deoxiribonukleinsyra

DNA, deoxiribonukleinsyra

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

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

kromosom, kromosomalt element

kromosom, kromosomalt element

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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

kromosom mutation, kromosomförändring

kromosom mutation, kromosomförändring

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

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

MTHFR-gen test, MTHFR-gen analys

MTHFR-gen test, MTHFR-gen analys

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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

farmakogenetiskt test, farmakogenetisk analys

farmakogenetiskt test, farmakogenetisk analys

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PTEN gene
PTEN gene
[Substantiv]

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

PTEN-gen, tumörsuppressorgenen PTEN

PTEN-gen, tumörsuppressorgenen PTEN

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PTEN genetic test
PTEN genetic test
[Substantiv]

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

PTEN genetiskt test, genetisk analys av PTEN-genen

PTEN genetiskt test, genetisk analys av PTEN-genen

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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

tumörprotein P53-gen, P53-tumörsuppressorgen

tumörprotein P53-gen, P53-tumörsuppressorgen

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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

genetiskt test för tumörprotein P53, analys av TP53-genmutationer

genetiskt test för tumörprotein P53, analys av TP53-genmutationer

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protein molecule
protein molecule
[Substantiv]

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

proteinmolekyl, protein

proteinmolekyl, protein

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

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

karyotyp, kromosomprofil

karyotyp, kromosomprofil

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

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

preimplantatorisk genetisk testning, genetisk diagnostik före implantation

preimplantatorisk genetisk testning, genetisk diagnostik före implantation

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amniocentesis
amniocentesis
[Substantiv]

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

amniocentes, fostervattenprovtagning

amniocentes, fostervattenprovtagning

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

provtagning av chorionveck, chorionvecksbiopsi

provtagning av chorionveck, chorionvecksbiopsi

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

fetal ekokardiografi, specialiserad ultraljudsundersökning av fosterhjärtat

fetal ekokardiografi, specialiserad ultraljudsundersökning av fosterhjärtat

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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

obstetrisk ultraljud, graviditetsultraljud

obstetrisk ultraljud, graviditetsultraljud

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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

fyrdubbelt screening, fyrdubbelt test

fyrdubbelt screening, fyrdubbelt test

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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

Cellfritt DNA-screening, Icke-invasiv prenatal test för foster-DNA

Cellfritt DNA-screening, Icke-invasiv prenatal test för foster-DNA

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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

prenatal ultraljud, graviditetsultraljud

prenatal ultraljud, graviditetsultraljud

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cordocentesis
cordocentesis
[Substantiv]

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

kordocentes, navelsträngspunktering

kordocentes, navelsträngspunktering

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nuchal translucency screening

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

nacktranslucensscreening, mätning av nacktranslucens

nacktranslucensscreening, mätning av nacktranslucens

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sonogram
sonogram
[Substantiv]

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

sonogram, ultraljud

sonogram, ultraljud

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

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

ultraljudsundersökning, sonografi

ultraljudsundersökning, sonografi

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