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

psoriasis

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A common genetically determined, chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by rounded erythematous, dry, scaling patches. The lesions have a predilection for nails, scalp, genitalia, ...

1) A condition caused by a deficiency or a loss of melanin pigmentation in the epidermis, also known as hypomelanosis. Hypopigmentation can be localized or generalized, and may result from genetic ...

rickets

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A condition caused by deficiency of vitamin D, especially in infancy and childhood, with disturbance of normal ossification. The disease is marked by bending and distortion of the bones under ...

hyperbilirubinemia

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A condition characterized by an abnormal increase of bilirubin in the blood, which may result in jaundice. Bilirubin, a breakdown product of heme, is normally excreted in the bile or further ...

heart failure

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood at an adequate rate or in adequate volume. 2) Cessation of heartbeat.

prognathism

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A condition marked by abnormal protrusion of the mandible. (Dorland, 27th ed) 2) Having the jaws projecting beyond the upper part of the face.

fetal alcohol syndrome

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A condition occurring in a fetus or newborn due to in utero ethanol exposure when the mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. It is characterized by a cluster of irreversible birth defects ...