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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

female gonad

Health care; Genetic disorders

One of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed. The ovaries are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus.

distal

Health care; Genetic disorders

In medicine, refers to a part of the body that is farther away from the center of the body than another part. For example, the fingers are distal to the shoulder.

bone hypertrophy

Health care; Genetic disorders

Increase in the mass of bone per unit volume.

intergenic

Health care; Genetic disorders

Occurring between genes: involving more than one gene (intergenic suppression, intergenic change).

paraparesis

Health care; Genetic disorders

Partial paralysis affecting the lower limbs.

hemiparesis

Health care; Genetic disorders

Muscular weakness or partial paralysis restricted to one side of the body (discharged with a residual partial right hemiparesis -- P. W. Wright).

autoradiography

Health care; Genetic disorders

The process of making autoradiographs.

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