Chromosomes
Chromosomes are threadlike structures made of protein and a single molecule of DNA that serve to carry the genomic information from cell to cell. In plants and animals (including humans), chromosomes reside in the nucleus of cells. Humans have 22 pairs of numbered chromosomes (autosomes) and one pair of sex chromosomes (XX or XY), for […]
Cisgender
Cisgender is an individual whose gender identity aligns with their sex assigned at birth. A cisgender man or cisgender woman is thus one whose internal gender identity matches, and presents itself in accordance with, the externally determined cultural expectations of the behavior and roles considered appropriate for one’s assigned sex as male or female. Source
Classic CAH
A genetic variations that affect the enzymes allowing the adrenal glands to produce specific hormones regulating body functions. People with CAH do not consistently produce the required amounts of cortisol (stress/sickness response), aldosterone (potassium/sodium regulation), or both, and may naturally produce higher-than-typical levels of androgens like testosterone to compensate. Classic CAH is characterized by more […]
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
A group of related genetic variations that affect the enzymes allowing the adrenal glands to produce specific hormones regulating body functions. People with CAH do not consistently produce the required amounts of cortisol (stress/sickness response), aldosterone (potassium/sodium regulation), or both, and may naturally produce higher-than-typical levels of androgens like testosterone to compensate. People with XX […]
CRVS
CRVS stands for Civil Registration and Vital Statistics. In most countries, a civil registration system is used to record statistics on vital events, such as births, deaths, marriages, divorces and fetal deaths. This government administrative system creates a permanent record of each event. A well-functioning CRVS system aims to: Source