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

Jaundice

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and certain body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments that follows interference with normal production and discharge of bile (as in ...

1) A white patch lesion found on a mucous membrane that cannot be scraped off. Leukoplakia is generally considered a precancerous condition, however its appearance may also result from a variety of ...

Leukoplakia

Health care; Genetic disorders

Double vision

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A visual symptom in which a single object is perceived by the visual cortex as two objects rather than one. 2) The condition in which a single object appears as two objects.

Ascites

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen. 2) Abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the spaces between tissues and organs in the cavity of the abdomen -- called also hydroperitoneum.

Diplopia

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) A visual symptom in which a single object is perceived by the visual cortex as two objects rather than one. 2) The condition in which a single object appears as two objects.