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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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Superoxide radical
Health care; Genetic disorders
Highly reactive compounds produced when oxygen is reduced by a single electron. In biological systems, they may be generated during the normal catalytic function of a number of enzymes and during the ...
Direct DNA analysis
Health care; Genetic disorders
The use of mutation analysis, mutation scanning, sequence analysis, or other means of molecular genetic testing to detect a genetic alteration associated with a specific disorder; direct DNA analysis ...
Fundus
Health care; Genetic disorders
The larger part of a hollow organ that is farthest away from the organ's opening. The bladder, gallbladder, stomach, uterus, eye, and cavity of the middle ear all have a fundus.
Lipoprotein deficiency disorder
Health care; Genetic disorders
The presence of abnormally low levels of lipoproteins in the serum.
Cytogenetics
Health care; Genetic disorders
The study of the structure, function, and abnormalities of human chromosomes.
Nuclease
Health care; Genetic disorders
Any of various enzymes that promote hydrolysis of nucleic acids.
Reticulate
Health care; Genetic disorders
Resembling a net (the lesions formed a reticulated pattern).
