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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
Ectopic
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) Occurring in an abnormal position (an ectopic kidney). 2) Originating in an area of the heart other than the sinoatrial node (ectopic beats); also: initiating ectopic heartbeats (an ectopic ...
Cavernous
Health care; Genetic disorders
1. Having caverns or cavities. 2. Of tissue: composed largely of vascular sinuses and capable of dilating with blood to bring about the erection of a body part.
Gap junction proteins
Health care; Genetic disorders
A group of homologous proteins which form the intermembrane channels of gap junctions. The connexins are the products of an identified gene family which has both highly conserved and highly divergent ...
Enamel
Health care; Genetic disorders
A hard thin translucent layer of calcified substance which envelops and protects the dentin of the crown of the tooth. It is the hardest substance in the body and is almost entirely composed of ...
Connexin
Health care; Genetic disorders
A group of homologous proteins which form the intermembrane channels of gap junctions. The connexins are the products of an identified gene family which has both highly conserved and highly divergent ...
Thalassemia
Health care; Genetic disorders
A group of hereditary hemolytic anemias in which there is decreased synthesis of one or more haemoglobin polypeptide chains. There are several genetic types with clinical pictures ranging from barely ...
Dolichostenomelia
Health care; Genetic disorders
A hereditary condition characterised especially by excessive length of the fingers and toes.
