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Deletion: The loss of a chromosome segment without altering the number of chromosomes.

Deletion Mapping: The use of overlapping deletions to localize the position of an unknown gene on a chromosome or linkage map.

Chromosomal Deletion: The loss of part of a chromosome's dna.

Deletion Map: A description of a specific chromosome that uses defined mutations --specific deleted areas in the genome-- as 'biochemical signposts,' or markers for specific areas.

Linkrot: What happens when links go bad over time, either because a Web site has shut down or a site has stopped supporting a unique landing page provided in an email promotion.

Purge: Purging email is when the messages you have marked for removal by the delete command are erased from the server or your local computer drive. Once email is purged it cannot be recovered. Be . . . View Full Definition

Prader-Willi Syndrome: A condition characterized by obesity and insatiable appetite, mental deficiency, small genitals, and short stature. May be deletion of #15 chromosome.

Cri Du Chat: A type of mental retardation. The name is derived from a catlike cry emitted by children with this disorder, which is caused by partial deletion of chromosome 5.

Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome: A chromosomal condition (monosomy 5p). Name comes from the distinctive mewing cry of affected infants: characterized by significant mental deficiency, low birthweight, failure to thrive and . . . View Full Definition

Rdbms: Rdbms is the abbreviation for 'relational database management system', a system for the creation, manipulation, and deletion of relational databases in part or in toto. Well known rdbms syst . . . View Full Definition