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All terms in NCIT

Label	Id	Description
MIR22 wt Allele	NCIT_C112484	[Human MIR22 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17p13.3 and is approximately 5 kb in length. This allele, which encodes MIR22 pre-miRNA, may play a role in the negative regulation of gene expression.]
17p13.3	NCIT_C13492	[A chromosome band present on 17p]
MIR22 Pre-miRNA	NCIT_C112485	[MIR22 pre-miRNA (85 bases) is encoded by the human MIR22 gene. This ribonucleotide may be involved in the regulation of transcription.]
Pre-miRNA	NCIT_C25968	[The pre-miRNA is an oligoribonucleotide intermediate of nuclear transcription that is further processed cytosolically by the Dicer enzyme to form 20-25 nt mature miRNA products. Such RNA intermediates, typically 65-110 nt in length, form stem-loop structures that play an important role in the processing of these oligonucleotides to the mature miRNA form.]
NPI - Appetite/Eating Disorders FxS Score	NCIT_C112480	[Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) Appetite and Eating Disorders: (frequency score x severity score).]
NPI - NPI Total Score	NCIT_C112481	[Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) Total of (Frequency Sub-total) x (Severity Sub-total).]
Biology of the Brain Disorders	NCIT_C15880	[NIH Emphasis Area -- New emphasis on the biology of brain disorders reflects the extraordinary rate at which the neurosciences, with strong support from the fields of molecular genetics, imaging, and cell biology, is growing. Efforts in neural development; neurodegeneration, especially in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, mental illness and traumatic injury to the brain and spinal cord are few examples of the promise of this field.]
New Approaches to Pathogenesis	NCIT_C15881	[NIH Emphasis Area -- Innovative approaches to pathogenesis, resulting from more precise understanding of genes, proteins, and cells, are transforming traditional descriptions of disease processes. For example, research in this arena will uncover new mechanisms of carcinogenesis and cardiovascular disease and will lead to better understanding of osteoarthritis, birth defects and growth disorders. These new insights into pathogenesis are, in turn, stimulating new preventive strategies against disease such as the development of new vaccines against a variety of pathogens.]
New Prevention Strategies Against Disease	NCIT_C15882	[NIH Emphasis Area: Research in new procedures and approaches to prevent disease.]
New Avenues for the Development of Therapeutics	NCIT_C15883	[NIH Emphasis Area -- The result of efforts in chemistry, structural biology, genetics, and cellular and molecular biology are providing new means to design therapies for a variety of diseases. Efforts to discover and develop drugs to combat cancer and drug and alcohol addiction and methods of bioengineering to repair tissues are ripe for discovery.]
Computers and Advanced Instrumentation	NCIT_C15884	[NIH Emphasis Area -- Recent advances in basic biology, genetics, diagnosis, and health care have all been closely linked to the development of new research instruments and computer hardware and software. Improvements in the detection of early cancers and technologies to better visualize the living body in health and disease states will provide a wealth of knowledge that can lead to new and improved diagnostics, treatments and prevention strategies.]
Complementary and Alternative Medicine	NCIT_C15178	[A group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. Complementary medicine as being used together with conventional medicine, whereas alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) groups CAM practices into four domains, recognizing there can be some overlap: mind-body medicine; biologically based practices, manipulative and body-based practices, and energy medicine. In addition, NCCAM studies CAM whole medical systems, which cut across all domains.]
Mind-Body Method	NCIT_C15886	[This sub-category of CAM contains numerous specific modalities used in mind-body approaches to health. Examples are meditation, hypnosis, biofeedback, support groups, etc. These are often considered conventional practice and become CAM related when applied to conditions for which they are not usually used, such as hypnosis for genetic problems, support groups for cancer survival, meditation to slow aging. Included are: Psychotherapy, Meditation, Imagery, Hypnosis, Biofeedback, Support groups, Art therapy, Music therapy, Dance therapy, Journalizing, Humor, Body Psychotherapy, Yoga, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi.]
Social and Contextual Areas	NCIT_C15887	[Subcategory of Mind-Body Medicine in CAM classification. This area deals with social, cultural, symbolic and contextual interventions not covered in other areas. For example, the study cross-cultural explanatory models, placebo or "meaning response" research, and caring-based approaches to health care fall into this category. Included are: Placebo, Explanatory models, Caring-based approaches, Community- based approaches, Intuitive diagnosis.]
Alternative Medical System	NCIT_C15888	[NIH: Major category of Complementary and Alternative Medicine classification. This category involves complete systems of theory and practice that are alternatives to the Western biomedical approach. Includes: Acupuncture and oriental medicine; Traditional Indigenous Systems; Unconventional Western systems; and Naturopathy.]
Keratinization Induction	NCIT_C40823	[Keratinization Induction consists of initiation of activities involved in proliferation and maturation of tightly bound keratinocytes transiting passively from the basal to the corneal layer of the skin.]
Traditional Indigenous System	NCIT_C15889	[Subcategory of Alternative Medical Systems in CAM. This sub-category refers to major indigenous systems of medicine other than acupuncture and traditional oriental medicine. It includes systems such as Ayurvedic medicine, Native American Medicine, Unani-Tibbi, Kampo, Traditional African systems and community based traditional medical systems. This sub-category may become subdivided further as these systems become better studied and more familiar in the U.S. Included are: Native American Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Unani-Tibbi, SADHU, Kampo Medicine, Traditional African Medicine, Traditional Aboriginal Medicine, Curandersimo, Central and South American practices, Psychic surgery.]
Keratinization Inhibition	NCIT_C40824	[Keratinization Inhibition involves interference with, or restraint of, activities involved in proliferation and maturation of tightly bound keratinocytes transiting passively from the basal to the corneal layer of the skin.]
NPI - Sleep/Night Behavior Disorder FxS Score	NCIT_C112479	[Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) Sleep and Nighttime Behavior Disorders: (frequency score x severity score).]
NPI - Apathy/Indifference FxS Score	NCIT_C112475	[Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) Apathy/Indifference: (frequency score x severity score).]