Genetic disorders

Genetic disorders

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

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hallux

Health care; Genetic disorders

The innermost digit (as the big toe in humans) of a hind or lower limb.

coding region

Health care; Genetic disorders

Sequence of DNA consisting of a series of nucleotide bases (code) giving rise to the mature messenger RNA that will be translated into the specific amino acids of the protein product.

extracellular

Health care; Genetic disorders

Situated or occurring outside a cell or the cells of the body (extracellular digestion, extracellular enzymes).

leukodystrophy

Health care; Genetic disorders

Defect in the formation and maintenance of myelin in infants and children.

T-lymphocyte

Health care; Genetic disorders

One type of white blood cell that attacks virus-infected cells, foreign cells, and cancer cells. T cells also produce a number of substances that regulate the immune response.