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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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endocrine system
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) The system of glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into the circulatory system. In addition to the endocrine glands, included are the chromaffin system and the neurosecretory ...
hormonal system
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) The system of glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into the circulatory system. In addition to the endocrine glands, included are the chromaffin system and the neurosecretory ...
linkage
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) The tendency for genes or segments of DNA closely positioned along a chromosome to segregate together at meiosis and therefore be inherited together. 2) Linkage is the close association of genes ...
anticipation
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) The tendency in certain genetic disorders for individuals in successive generations to present at an earlier age and/or with more severe manifestations; often observed in disorders resulting from ...
anus
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) The terminal segment of the large intestine, beginning from the ampulla of the rectum and ending at the opening. 2) The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body.
meconium
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) The thick green-to-black mucilaginous material found in the intestines of a full-term fetus. It consists of secretions of the intestinal glands, bile pigments, fatty acids, amniotic fluid, and ...
meconium stool
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) The thick green-to-black mucilaginous material found in the intestines of a full-term fetus. It consists of secretions of the intestinal glands, bile pigments, fatty acids, amniotic fluid, and ...
