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

Plasmid

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) Double-strand, closed DNA molecules found in cytoplasm of a variety of bacterial species that generally confer some evolutionary advantage to the host cells. 2) An extrachromosomal ring of DNA ...

Recombinant DNA (rDNA)

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) DNA artificially constructed by combining genes from different organisms or by cloning chemically altered DNA, usually for the purpose of genetic manipulation. 2) Genetically engineered DNA ...

1) Drug or radiation effects on DNA that interfere with normal function, including conformational distortions and covalent gene mutations. 2) Drug- or radiation-induced injuries in DNA that introduce ...

Dysarthria

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) Disorders of speech articulation caused by imperfect coordination of pharynx, larynx, tongue, or face muscles. This may result from cranial nerve diseases, neuromuscular diseases, cerebellar ...

Dysarthosis

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) Disorders of speech articulation caused by imperfect coordination of pharynx, larynx, tongue, or face muscles. This may result from cranial nerve diseases, neuromuscular diseases, cerebellar ...

Proofreader gene

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) DNA repair genes encode DNA repair proteins, involved in enzymatic restoration of DNA structure after chemical, radiation, or spontaneous damage. (NCI) 2) Genes encoding proteins that correct ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF)

Health care; Genetic disorders

1) Disorder of cardiac rhythm characterised by rapid, irregular atrial impulses and ineffective atrial contractions. 2) Very rapid uncoordinated contractions of the atria of the heart resulting in a ...