| somatic mutation |
An alteration in DNA that occurs after conception. Somatic mutations can occur in any of the cells of the body except the germ cells (sperm and egg) and therefore are not passed on to children. These alterations can (but do not always) cause cancer or other diseases.
출처: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| somatic |
Referring to vegetative or non-sexual stages of a life-cycle.
출처: www.fao.org/docrep/003/X3910E/X3910E22.htm
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| somatic cell |
Any cell of a multicellular organism that composes the body of that organism but does not produce gametes. cf gamete; somatic cell gene therapy.
출처: www.fao.org/docrep/003/X3910E/X3910E22.htm
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| somatostatin |
Growth-hormone-inhibiting hormone. See growth hormone.
출처: www.fao.org/docrep/003/X3910E/X3910E22.htm
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| somatopause |
A phase in the human lifespan during which the levels of growth hormone are reduced, resulting in the dehydration of cells and organs, and a reduction in their size and function. Somatopause usually begins in people in their mid-forties, but can start earlier.
출처: www.nature.com/nrn/journal/v2/n8/glossary/nrn0801_...
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