Glossary of Terms

Click on a word/phrase below to see its definition.

Cas9

Cas9

This is a type of protein which then protects the DNA from certain bacteria. It is heavily used in genetic engineering application or gene editing where the DNA can be cut and altered.

Cell

Cell

The structural, funtional, and biological unit of all organisms.

Cervical

Cervical

Pertaining to the bones in upper spine and neck

CGH Array

CGH Array

A method of examining regions of DNA to identify extra or missing pieces of chromosomal material ranging in size from a whole chromosome to a tiny piece. Targeted CGH arrays can be used to test for deletions and duplications within the CMD gene.

CMD

CMD

Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

CMD Subtype

CMD Subtype

A unique muscle disorder under the umbrella term "CMD" - meaning congenital muscular dystrophy or congenital muscle disease.

CO2 retention

CO2 retention

The increased body storage of carbon dioxide redulting from impaired carbon dioxide elimination.

Cognition

Cognition

Cognition is the process of knowing and, more precisely, the process of being aware, knowing, thinking, learning and judging. Some types of CMD do not affect cognition, other types of CMD may impair cognitive abilities.

 

COL6

COL6

A CMD Subtype that results from gene defects affecting the production of collagen type 6 protein in the extracellular matrix of the muscle.

Collagen VI

Collagen VI

A CMD Subtype that results from gene defects affecting the production of collagen type 6 protein in the extracellular matrix of the muscle.

Composite Motor Skills

Composite Motor Skills

A way of measuring several different types of motor skills, such as handwriting and eating, and putting these measurements together to see how various aspects of a person’s motor skills are doing overall.

Concentric Exercise

Concentric Exercise

The shortening of muscle as it acts against resistive force (like a weight). For example, during a biceps curl, the biceps contract concentrically during the lifting phase of the exercise.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality



The property that data or information is not made available or disclosed to unauthorized persons or processes.

Confidentiality

The property that data or information is not made available or disclosed to unauthorized persons or processes.

Congenital

Congenital

Present at birth.