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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

kayser-fleischer ring

Health care; Genetic disorders

A brown or greenish brown ring of copper deposits around the cornea that is characteristic of Wilson's disease. Kayser, Bernhard (1869-1954) , and Fleischer, Bruno Otto (1874-1965) , German ...

olfactory bulb

Health care; Genetic disorders

A bulbous anterior projection of the olfactory lobe that is the place of termination of the olfactory nerves.

bulbus olfactorius

Health care; Genetic disorders

A bulbous anterior projection of the olfactory lobe that is the place of termination of the olfactory nerves.

inversion

Health care; Genetic disorders

A chromosomal rearrangement in which a segment of genetic material is broken away from the chromosome, inverted from end to end, and re-inserted into the chromosome at the same breakage site. ...

cryptic chromosome translocation

Health care; Genetic disorders

A chromosome translocation or rearrangement detected by special techniques (e.g., fluorescent in situ hybridization, telomeric detection) because it is too small to be seen with conventional ...

cryptic chromosome rearrangement

Health care; Genetic disorders

A chromosome translocation or rearrangement detected by special techniques (e.g., fluorescent in situ hybridization, telomeric detection) because it is too small to be seen with conventional ...

arteriosclerosis

Health care; Genetic disorders

A chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening and hardening of the arterial walls with resulting loss of elasticity.

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