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

Sclerosis

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A pathological process consisting of hardening or fibrosis of an anatomical structure, often a vessel or a nerve. 2) A pathological condition in which a tissue has become hard and which is ...

1) A normal increase in body size and weight. 2) Increases in physical dimensions or maturity of organ systems. 3) Growth involves processes that promote either specific or nonspecific formation of ...

Ontogeny

Health care; Genetic disorders

Acidosis

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A pathologic condition resulting from accumulation of acid or depletion of the alkaline reserve (bicarbonate) content of the blood and body tissues, and characterised by an increase in hydrogen ...

Infarction

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A pathological process consisting of a sudden insufficient blood supply to an area, which results in necrosis of that area. It is usually caused by a thrombus, an embolus, or a vascular ...

Infarct

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A pathological process consisting of a sudden insufficient blood supply to an area, which results in necrosis of that area. It is usually caused by a thrombus, an embolus, or a vascular ...

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A syndrome resulting from the acquired deficiency of cellular immunity caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is characterised by the reduction of the Helper T-lymphocytes in the ...