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Mouthwash test — In medicine, a mouthwash test is a simple noninvasive procedure, used to detect if a patient is carrying a single gene defect such as that of cystic fibrosis. The test involves administering a saline mouthwash in order to obtain epithelial cells… … Wikipedia
mouthwash test — a simple noninvasive procedure that enables the detection of carriers for single gene defects, e.g. cystic fibrosis. Epithelial cells from the buccal cavity are obtained from a saline mouthwash: from these it is possible to isolate DNA, which is… … The new mediacal dictionary
Mouthwash — This article is about the hygiene product. For the Kate Nash song, see Mouthwash (song). For the ska punk band, see Mouthwash (band). Mouthwash or mouth rinse is a product used to enhance oral hygiene. Some manufacturers of mouthwash claim that… … Wikipedia
Genetic screening — Testing a population to identify individuals at risk for a genetic disease or for transmitting it. Newborns may be screened for PKU (phenylketonuria), Jews for the gene for Tay Sachs disease, Blacks for the sickle cell gene, etc. * * * screening… … Medical dictionary
Cystic fibrosis — One of the most common grave genetic (inherited) diseases, CF affects the exocrine glands and is characterized by the production of abnormal secretions, leading to mucous build up. This accumulation of mucus can impair the pancreas and,… … Medical dictionary
Prenatal diagnosis — Diagnosis before birth. Methods for prenatal diagnosis include ultrasound of the uterus, placenta, and/or developing fetus; chorionic villus sampling (CVS) to obtain tissue for chromosome or biochemical analysis; and amniocentesis to obtain… … Medical dictionary
cystic fibrosis — fibrocystic disease of the pancreas; = mucoviscidosis a hereditary disease affecting cells of the exocrine glands (including mucus secreting glands, sweat glands, and others). The faulty gene responsible for the most common form of the disease… … The new mediacal dictionary
genetic screening — screening tests to discover individuals whose genotypes are associated with specific diseases. Such individuals may later develop the disease itself or pass it on to their children (see carrier). The recent use of genetic screening to diagnose… … The new mediacal dictionary
Breathalyzer — A breathalyzer is a (breath analyser) device for estimating blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample. Breathalyzer is the brand name of a series of models made by one manufacturer of these instruments (originally Smith and Wesson, later… … Wikipedia
Halitosis — ICD 10 R19.6 ICD 9 784.99 DiseasesDB 5603 … Wikipedia
