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Genetic disorders

Genetic diseases, syndromes, or conditions caused by genetic variations and abnormalities in genes or chromosomes.

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Genetic disorders

locus name

Health care; Genetic disorders

An informally assigned abbreviation used in the process of mapping to designate a putative gene prior to gene identification; once the gene is identified. The locus name is generally replaced by a ...

vestibular apparatus

Health care; Genetic disorders

The vestibule of the inner ear together with the end organs and nerve fibers that function in mediating the labyrinthine sense--called also vestibular apparatus.

chloride channels

Health care; Genetic disorders

Cell membrane glycoproteins selective for chloride ions.

intraocular

Health care; Genetic disorders

Implanted in, occurring within, or administered by entering the eyeball.

calcinosis

Health care; Genetic disorders

Deposition of calcium in normally non calcified tissue.

bicarbonate (HCO3)

Health care; Genetic disorders

Inorganic salts that contain the -HCO3 radical. They are an important factor in determining the pH of the blood and the concentration of bicarbonate ions is regulated by the kidney. Levels in the ...

eczema

Health care; Genetic disorders

An inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened.

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