Genetic disorders

Genetic disorders

Genetic diseases, syndromes, or conditions caused by genetic variations and abnormalities in genes or chromosomes.

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dephosphorylate

Health care; Genetic disorders

The process of removing phosphate groups from an organic compound (as ATP) by hydrolysis; also: the resulting state.

eukaryote

Health care; Genetic disorders

Cells of the higher organisms, containing a true nucleus bounded by a nuclear membrane.

iodine

Health care; Genetic disorders

An element that is necessary for the body to make thyroid hormone. It is found in shellfish and iodized salt.

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methylation

Health care; Genetic disorders

The attachment of methyl groups to DNA at cytosine bases; correlated with reduced transcription of the gene and thought to be the principal mechanism in X-chromosome inactivation and imprinting.

leukocyte (WBC)

Health care; Genetic disorders

White blood cell. Refers to a blood cell that does not contain hemoglobin. White blood cells include lymphocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, macrophages, and mast cells. These cells are made by bone ...

hypermobility

Health care; Genetic disorders

An increase in the range of movement of which a bodily part and especially a joint is capable (hypermobility of the left temporomandibular joint due to the looseness of the capsular ligaments--W. B. ...