Mosaicism is a form of non-Mendelian inheritance wherein two or more cell populations with different genotypes exist in an organism, derived from a single zygote, as a result of experimental manipulation or to faulty distribution of genetic material during mitosis.
(December 2013) The helix piercing is a perforation of the helix or upper ear (cartilage) for the purpose of inserting and wearing a piece of jewelry. The piercing itself is usually made with a small gauge hollow piercing needle, and typical jewelry would be a small diameter captive bead ring, or a stud.
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. Itâs part of an intricate network of glands called the endocrine system. The endocrine system is responsible for coordinating many of the body's activities. The thyroid gland manufactures hormones that regulate the body's metabolism (the process of creating and using energy).