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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

corepressor

Health care; Genetic disorders

A small molecule that activates a particular genetic repressor by combining with it.

co-repressor

Health care; Genetic disorders

A small molecule that activates a particular genetic repressor by combining with it.

papilla

Health care; Genetic disorders

A small projecting body part similar to a nipple in form: as a : a vascular process of connective tissue extending into and nourishing the root of a hair, feather, or developing tooth b : any of the ...

collecting tubule

Health care; Genetic disorders

A nonsecretory tubule that receives urine from several nephrons and discharges it into the pelvis of the kidney - called also collecting duct.

collecting duct

Health care; Genetic disorders

A nonsecretory tubule that receives urine from several nephrons and discharges it into the pelvis of the kidney - called also collecting duct.

lactic acid

Health care; Genetic disorders

A normal intermediate in the fermentation (oxidation, metabolism) of sugar. The concentrated form is used internally to prevent gastrointestinal fermentation.

writer's cramp

Health care; Genetic disorders

A painful spasmodic cramp of muscles of the hand or fingers brought on by excessive writing -- called also graphospasm.

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