United States Federal Sentencing Guidelines. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are rules that set out a uniform sentencing policy for individuals and organizations convicted of felonies and serious (Class A) misdemeanors in the United States federal courts system. The Guidelines do not apply to less serious misdemeanors.
translocation (tranz-loh-kay-shÅn) n. (in genetics) a type of chromosome mutation in which part of a chromosome is transferred to another part of the same chromosome or to a different chromosome. This can lead to serious genetic disorders, e.g. chronic myeloid leukaemia.
bifurcation. 1. a division into two branches. 2. the point at which division into two branches occurs. Carotid bifurcation: the site of division of the common carotid artery into the external and internal carotid arteries.ifurcation. 1. a division into two branches. 2. the point at which division into two branches occurs. tracheal bifurcation. termination of the trachea, where it divides into two principal bronchi.