Genetic disorders

Genetic disorders

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

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ulcer

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A lesion on the surface of the skin or a mucous surface, produced by the sloughing of inflammatory necrotic tissue. 2) A break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, ...

1) A light-sensitive neuroendocrine organ attached to the roof of the third ventricle of the brain. The pineal gland secretes melatonin, other biogenic amines, and neuropeptides. 2) A small body that ...

bipolar disorder

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A major affective disorder marked by severe mood swings (manic or major depressive episodes) and a tendency to remission and recurrence. 2) Any of several mood disorders characterized usually by ...

fatty acids

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A major component of fats that is used by the body for energy and tissue development. 2) Any of numerous saturated aliphatic acids CnH2n+1COOH (as lauric acid) containing a single carboxyl group ...

median nerve

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A major nerve of the upper extremity. In humans, the fibers of the median nerve originate in the lower cervical and upper thoracic spinal cord (usually C6 to T1), travel via the brachial plexus, ...

prognosis

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A prediction of the probable outcome of a disease based on a individual's condition and the usual course of the disease as seen in similar situations. 2) The probable outcome or course of a ...

forecast of outcome

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A prediction of the probable outcome of a disease based on a individual's condition and the usual course of the disease as seen in similar situations. 2) The probable outcome or course of a ...