Genetic disorders

Genetic disorders

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

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Genetic disorders

thenar eminence

Health care; Genetic disorders

The ball of the thumb.

presynaptic

Health care; Genetic disorders

Relating to, occurring in, or being part of a nerve cell by which a wave of excitation is conveyed to a synapse (presynaptic terminals, presynaptic inhibition, a presynaptic membrane).

craniosynostosis

Health care; Genetic disorders

Premature closure of one or more sutures of the skull.

hemizygous

Health care; Genetic disorders

Describes an individual who has only one member of a chromosome pair or chromosome segment rather than the usual two; refers in particular to X-linked genes in males who under usual circumstances ...

thermolabile

Health care; Genetic disorders

Unstable when heated; specifically: subject to loss of characteristic properties on being heated to or above 55°C (thermolabile enzymes and vitamins).