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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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Lymphatic fluid
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) A clear, transparent, sometimes faintly yellow and slightly opalescent fluid that is collected from the tissues throughout the body, flows in the lymphatic vessels (through the lymph nodes), and ...
Lymph
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) A clear, transparent, sometimes faintly yellow and slightly opalescent fluid that is collected from the tissues throughout the body, flows in the lymphatic vessels (through the lymph nodes), and ...
Sphingomyelins
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) A class of sphingolipids found largely in the brain and other nervous tissue. They contain phosphocholine or phosphoethanolamine as their polar head group so therefore are the only sphingolipids ...
Polyamine
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) A class or organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen containing two or more amino groups with some compounds acting as essential growth factors for microorganisms. 2) A compound ...
Pale complexion
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) A clinical manifestation consisting of an unnatural paleness of the skin. 2) An unusual or extreme paleness, state of decreased skin coloration.
Pallor
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) A clinical manifestation consisting of an unnatural paleness of the skin. 2) An unusual or extreme paleness, state of decreased skin coloration.
Oncogene
Health care; Genetic disorders
1) A gene that normally directs cell growth. If altered, an oncogene can promote or allow the uncontrolled growth of cancer. Alterations can be inherited or caused by an environmental exposure to ...
