Medical Science - Genetic and Prenatal Test

(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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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