Angioedema is caused by an allergic reaction to something you've eaten, an insect bite, pollen allergies, or a medication you've taken. 1  It causes a swelling of the lips, face, and tongue, which usually occurs rapidly. It can also sometimes be accompanied by redness or bumps (hives). Due to the swelling, you may have difficulty talking. Angioedema can also cause swelling of the airway and difficulty breathing, which may be life-threatening.
holocentric chromosome. (genetics). A chromosome with centromer; activity/spread along its entire length.1  Facebook.olocentric chromosome. (genetics). A chromosome with centromer; activity/spread along its entire length. 1  Facebook.
Medical Definition of Facultative heterochromatin. Facultative heterochromatin: Chromosome material that can be either heterochromatin or euchromatin. The inactive X chromosome is made up of facultative heterochromatin. When a woman transmits that X chromosome to a son, the chromosome reverts to the euchromatic state and to genetic activity.