Victoria
Victoria (medical term)
Victoria (pronounced vɪkˈtɔːriə) is a medical term that is often used in the field of genetics and genomics. The term is derived from the Latin word "victoria", which means "victory". In the medical context, Victoria is often used to refer to a specific genetic variant or mutation that is associated with a particular disease or condition.
Etymology
The term Victoria is derived from the Latin word "victoria", which means "victory". The term was first used in the medical field in the late 19th century, and it was often used to describe a successful treatment or cure for a particular disease or condition.
Related Terms
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Genomics: The study of the full genetic complement of an organism (the genome).
- Mutation: A change in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene.
- Variant: A form of a gene that is different from the normal or reference form.
Pronunciation
The term Victoria is pronounced as vɪkˈtɔːriə.
Usage in Medical Context
In the medical context, the term Victoria is often used to refer to a specific genetic variant or mutation that is associated with a particular disease or condition. For example, a Victoria variant might be associated with an increased risk of developing a certain type of cancer.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Victoria
- Wikipedia's article - Victoria
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