Glossary of terms

That medical terms are complicated? Yes, we agree. But they can be explained. That's why we've put together an easy-to-understand medical glossary, where you'll find all sorts of terms from the world of medicine, diagnostics and related fields. So that you don't have to get confused anymore.

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Point mutation

Point mutation – a mutation involving one or a few nucleotides at most.

Phenotype

Phenotype – the visible, tangible, or otherwise apparent characteristics of an organism resulting from the interaction of its genes with the environment.

Protein p53

p53 – a tumor suppressor protein that controls cell division.

Protein in urine

Protein in urine - a common symptom of kidney disease.

Procalcitonin

Procalcitonin – a protein that is normally present in a healthy body in minimal amounts