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What Is Linkage?

Linkage is a physical association of two genes. It can also be defined as the process of association of genes close together on the same... View Article

What Is IUD?

An Intrauterine Device (IUD) is a small sized, T-shaped birth control device used by females to prevent pregnancy. An IUD is also known as an... View Article

What Is IMR?

IMR stands for Infant Mortality Rate. Infant Mortality rate refers to the deaths of children below the age of a year and above per 1000 births.... View Article

What Is MMR?

MMR - The Maternal Mortality Rate refers to the annual number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. The Maternal Mortality Rate or Maternal... View Article

What Is Tubectomy?

Tubectomy is a method of sterilization in which a small part of the fallopian tube is removed or tied up. It is also known as tubal... View Article

What Is CDRI?

The Central Drug Research Institute - CDRI. It is a multidisciplinary research and development laboratory, which is located in Lucknow. It was... View Article

What Is Vasectomy?

Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for sterilization or permanent contraception in males. This is a minor surgery performed to block sperm. During... View Article

What Is RCH?

RCH--Reproductive and Child Health. The Reproductive and Child Health is a program, which was launched in October 1997 with the main aim to... View Article

What Is GIFT?

GIFT--Gamete intrafallopian transfer is a tool of assisted reproductive technology against infertility. In this process of reproductive... View Article

Caracal

The Caracal (Caracal caracal) is a species of wild cat native to Africa, Middle East, Central Asia and India. It is easily recognised by its... View Article