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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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Genetic disorders
Bile
Health care; Genetic disorders
A fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile is excreted into the small intestine, where it helps digest fat.
Disease-causing mutation
Health care; Genetic disorders
A gene alteration that causes or predisposes an individual to a specific disease.
Melanoma
Health care; Genetic disorders
A form of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes (cells that make pigment). Melanoma usually begins in a mole.
Proto-oncogene (c-ONC)
Health care; Genetic disorders
A gene having the potential for change into an active oncogene.
Protooncogene
Health care; Genetic disorders
A gene having the potential for change into an active oncogene.
Keratoconus
Health care; Genetic disorders
A noninflammatory, usually bilateral protrusion of the cornea, the apex being displaced downward and nasally. It occurs most commonly in females at about puberty. The cause is unknown but hereditary ...
