Inbreeding depression is the reduced biological fitness in a given population as a result of inbreeding, or breeding of related individuals. Population biological fitness refers to an organism's ability to survive and perpetuate its genetic material.
A âmicro entity,â as defined in 35 U.S.C. Â§ 123, is a patent applicant who meets the definition of a âsmall entityâ in addition to: (1) not being named on more than four previously-filed, U.S. non-provisional applications; and (2) not having gross income exceeding three times the median U.S. household income for the preceding calendar year in which the applicable fee is being paid.
Microchimerism is the presence of a small number of cells that originate from another individual and are therefore genetically distinct from the cells of the host individual. This phenomenon may be related to certain types of autoimmune diseases; however, the mechanisms responsible for this relationship are unclear.iktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: microchimerism (Noun). The presence of a small number of cells in an organism that are genetically different from those of the organism itself; typically transmitted between a mother and fetus.