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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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reverse genetics
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) The cloning or identification of a gene for a particular disease based on its location in the genome, determined by a collection of methods including linkage analysis, genomic (physical) mapping, ...
cell cycle
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) The complete series of events from one cell division to the next. 2) A cell cycle is a series of events that takes place in a cell as it grows and divides. A cell spends most of its time in what ...
cell division cycle
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) The complete series of events from one cell division to the next. 2) A cell cycle is a series of events that takes place in a cell as it grows and divides. A cell spends most of its time in what ...
synthesis
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) The composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole. 2) The production of a substance by the union of chemical elements, groups, or simpler compounds or by the degradation of ...
stenosis
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) The condition of an anatomical structure's being constricted beyond normal dimensions. 2) A narrowing or constriction of the diameter of a bodily passage or orifice .
dilatation
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) The condition of an anatomical structure's being dilated beyond normal dimensions. 2) The presence of dilations in tissues or organs, usually attributable to a pathophysiologic process.
polydactyly
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) The condition of having more than the normal number of toes or fingers--called also polydactylia, polydactylism. 2) Polydactyly is an abnormality characterized by extra fingers or toes. The ...
