Slate
Slate (Medicine)
Slate (pronounced: /sleɪt/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of Genetics and Genome Sequencing. It is not directly related to the common usage of the term 'slate' referring to a type of metamorphic rock.
Etymology
The term 'slate' in the medical context is derived from the English word 'slate', which refers to a clean or blank state. This is in reference to the potential of genetic manipulation to 'clean the slate' or start anew.
Definition
In the context of genetics, 'slate' refers to the complete set of genetic material in an organism. It is used to describe the full range of genes that an organism inherits from its parents. This includes both the genes that are expressed (i.e., those that are active and produce a physical trait) and those that are not.
Related Terms
- Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
- Genome Sequencing: The process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism's genome.
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Gene Expression: The process by which the instructions in our DNA are converted into a functional product, such as a protein.
- Genetic Variation: The difference in DNA sequences between individuals within a population.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Slate
- Wikipedia's article - Slate
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