Genetic disorders

Genetic disorders

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

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Genetic disorders

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.

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 ...