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

Dystonic movements

Health care; Genetic disorders

Syndrome dominated by involuntary, sustained or spasmodic, patterned, and repetitive muscle contractions; frequently causing twisting, flexing or extending, and squeezing movements or abnormal ...

Specificity

Health care; Genetic disorders

The frequency with which a test yields a negative result when the gene mutation in question is not present in the individual being tested.

Papillary

Health care; Genetic disorders

Of or relating to or resembling papilla.

Multiple polyps

Health care; Genetic disorders

The development of numerous polyps (growths that protrude from a mucous membrane).

Any of various thin membranes (as the peritoneum, pericardium, or pleurae) that consist of a single layer of thin flat mesothelial cells resting on a connective-tissue stroma, secrete a serous fluid, ...

Gonadotropins

Health care; Genetic disorders

Hormones that stimulate gonadal functions such as gametogenesis and sex steroid hormone production in the ovary and the testis. Major gonadotropins are glycoproteins produced primarily by the ...