Homogeneously staining region

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Homogeneously Staining Region (HSR)

Homogeneously Staining Region (HSR) is a term used in Cytogenetics to describe a region of a chromosome that stains uniformly with a particular dye. This region is often associated with gene amplification in cancer cells.

Pronunciation

Homogeneously: /hɒməˈdʒiːnɪəsli/ Staining: /ˈsteɪnɪŋ/ Region: /ˈriːdʒən/

Etymology

The term "Homogeneously Staining Region" is derived from the uniform staining characteristics of these regions under a microscope. "Homogeneously" comes from the Greek word "homogenēs" meaning "of the same kind", "staining" refers to the process of applying a dye or stain to a material to enhance its microscopic visibility, and "region" refers to a specific area or section.

Related Terms

  • Cytogenetics: The branch of genetics that studies the structure and function of cells, especially the chromosomes.
  • Chromosome: A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
  • Gene Amplification: A process that increases the copy number of a particular gene in a genome, often leading to an overproduction of the protein the gene encodes.
  • Cancer Cells: Cells that grow and divide at an unregulated, quickened pace and can spread to different parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems.

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