PNA
Synthetic genetic backbone
PNA is an acronym with several technical meanings.
In molecular biology, it stands for peptide nucleic acid, a synthetic DNA analog.
In telecommunications, it refers to personal navigation assistant or phone number administration.
PNA also appears in medical contexts as an abbreviation for pneumonia: The patient was admitted with PNA.
Mixing distinct genetic lines
- antisenseGene-silencing nucleic acid
- molecular biologyStudy of cellular machinery
- gene therapyMedical DNA modification treatment
- probeThorough examination or tool
synthetic · backbone · diagnostics · PCR · sequence · genetic · biotechnology · genomics
Official permission to practice
- healthcareOrganized provision of treatment
- registered nurseLicensed clinical care provider
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
clinical · patient care · board exam · nursing practice · professional organization · midwife · continuing education · scrubs
Of mail service
- streetPublic urban roadway
- municipalityLocal governing district
- provinceRegional administrative district
- zip codePostal area identifier
geolocation · delivery · routing · mail · parcel · courier · residence · location
Medical evaluation during pregnancy
- chromosomalRelating to genetic structures
- amniocentesisPrenatal diagnostic fluid extraction
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- fetalOf the unborn
trisomy · Down syndrome · noninvasive · genetic counseling · ultrasound · first trimester · risk assessment · nuchal translucency
hybridization
Mixing distinct genetic lines
- antisenseGene-silencing nucleic acid
- molecular biologyStudy of cellular machinery
- gene therapyMedical DNA modification treatment
probe · synthetic · backbone · diagnostics · PCR · sequence · genetic · biotechnology · genomics
licensure
Official permission to practice
- healthcareOrganized provision of treatment
- registered nurseLicensed clinical care provider
- caregiverOne providing daily assistance
hospital · clinical · patient care · board exam · nursing practice · professional organization · midwife · continuing education · scrubs · ward
postal
Of mail service
- streetPublic urban roadway
- municipalityLocal governing district
- provinceRegional administrative district
zip code · geolocation · delivery · routing · mail · parcel · courier · residence · location · mapping
prenatal testing
Medical evaluation during pregnancy
- chromosomalRelating to genetic structures
- amniocentesisPrenatal diagnostic fluid extraction
- screeningEvaluative selection process
fetal · trisomy · Down syndrome · noninvasive · genetic counseling · ultrasound · first trimester · risk assessment · nuchal translucency · diagnostic