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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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metaphysis
Health care; Genetic disorders
The transitional zone at which the diaphysis and epiphysis of a bone come together.
epiphysis
Health care; Genetic disorders
The head of a long bone that is separated from the shaft by the epiphyseal plate until bone growth stops. At that time, the plate disappears and the head and shaft are united.
anterior
Health care; Genetic disorders
Denoting the front surface of the body; often used to indicate the position of one structure relative to another.
conservative change
Health care; Genetic disorders
An amino acid change that does not affect significantly the function of the protein.
lordosis
Health care; Genetic disorders
Exaggerated forward curvature of the lumbar and cervical regions of the spinal column.
autoantibody
Health care; Genetic disorders
An antibody active against a tissue constituent of the individual producing it.
peripheral nerves
Health care; Genetic disorders
The nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord, including the autonomic, cranial, and spinal nerves. Peripheral nerves contain non-neuronal cells and connective tissue as well as axons. The ...
