Genetic disorders

Genetic disorders

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

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tumor

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A new growth of benign or malignant tissue. 2) Abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth.

1) A nodular organ in the abdomen that contains a mixture of endocrine glands and exocrine glands. The small endocrine portion consists of the islets of Langerhans secreting a number of hormones into ...

bradykinin

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A nonapeptide messenger that is enzymatically produced from kallidin in the blood where it is a potent but short-lived agent of arteriolar dilation and increased capillary permeability. Bradykinin ...

xanthoma

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A non-neoplastic disorder characterized by a localized collection of histiocytes containing lipid. Xanthomas usually occur in the skin and subcutaneous tissues, but occasionally they may involve ...

amyloid

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A nonnitrogenous starchy food. 2) A waxy translucent substance consisting of protein in combination with polysaccharides that is deposited in some animal organs and tissue under abnormal ...

ontogeny

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A normal increase in body size and weight. 2) Increases in physical dimensions or maturity of organ systems. 3) Growth involves processes that promote either specific or nonspecific formation of ...