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

Psychosine

Health care; Genetic disorders

An intermediate in the biosynthesis of cerebrosides. It is formed by reaction of sphingosine with UDP-galactose and then itself reacts with fatty acid-Coenzyme A to form the cerebroside.

Ovary

Health care; Genetic disorders

One of a pair of female reproductive glands in which the ova, or eggs, are formed. The ovaries are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus.

Rima palpebrarum

Health care; Genetic disorders

The space between the margins of the eyelids--called also rima palpebrarum.

Myohemoglobinuria

Health care; Genetic disorders

The presence of myoglobin in the urine--called also myohemoglobinuria.

Sideroblast

Health care; Genetic disorders

An erythroblast containing cytoplasmic iron granules.

Hyperhidrosis

Health care; Genetic disorders

Generalised or localised excessive sweating.

Gene conversion

Health care; Genetic disorders

The transfer of DNA sequences between two homologous genes, most often by unequal crossing over during meiosis; can be a mechanism for mutation if the transfer of material disrupts the coding ...