Macedonia
Macedonia (medical term)
Macedonia (pronunciation: /mæsɪˈdoʊniə/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the area of genetics and epidemiology. The term is derived from the Greek region of Macedonia, which was historically known for its diverse population. In a medical context, Macedonia refers to a genetic condition or disease pattern that is found in a diverse population.
Etymology
The term Macedonia originates from the ancient Greek region of the same name, known for its diverse population. The term was later adopted in the medical field to describe genetic conditions or disease patterns that are found in a diverse population.
Related Terms
- Genetic diversity: The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species. It is distinguished from genetic variability, which describes the tendency of genetic characteristics to vary.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Population genetics: The study of genetic variation within populations, and involves the examination and modelling of changes in the frequencies of genes and alleles in populations over time.
- Genetic disorder: A genetic problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome. Most genetic disorders are quite rare and affect one person in every several thousands or millions.
- Allele: One of two, or more, forms of a gene that are found at the same place on a chromosome. Alleles can also refer to sequences of DNA at specific locations on the chromosome that differ between individuals.
- Gene: A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes are made up of DNA. Some genes act as instructions to make molecules called proteins.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Macedonia
- Wikipedia's article - Macedonia
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