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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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Bone remodelling
Health care; Genetic disorders
The continuous turnover of bone matrix and mineral that involves first, an increase in resorption (osteoclastic activity) and later, reactive bone formation (osteoblastic activity). The process of ...
Sigmoidoscopy
Health care; Genetic disorders
Inspection of the lower colon using a thin, lighted tube called a sigmoidoscope. Samples of tissue or cells may be collected for examination under a microscope. Also called proctosigmoidoscopy.
Ligament
Health care; Genetic disorders
Shiny, flexible bands of fibrous tissue connecting together articular extremities of bones. They are pliant, tough, and inextensile.
Helicase
Health care; Genetic disorders
Any of various enzymes that catalyse the unwinding and separation of double-stranded DNA or RNA during its replication.
Cardiovascular
Health care; Genetic disorders
The heart and the blood vessels by which blood is pumped and circulated through the body.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Health care; Genetic disorders
Therapeutic use of hormones to alleviate the effects of hormone deficiency.
