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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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Cirrhosis
Health care; Genetic disorders
Widespread disruption of normal liver structure by fibrosis and the formation of regenerative nodules that is caused by any of various chronic progressive conditions affecting the liver (as long-term ...
Nucleopore
Health care; Genetic disorders
The nucleopore is one of a series of small holes found in the nuclear membrane. The nucleopore serves as a channel used for transporting nucleic acids and proteins into and out of the cell nucleus.
Channelopathies
Health care; Genetic disorders
A variety of neuromuscular conditions resulting from mutations in ion channels manifesting as episodes of epilepsy; headache disorders; and dyskinesias.
Intestine
Health care; Genetic disorders
The long tube-shaped organ in the abdomen that completes the process of digestion. There is both a small and a large bowel. Also called the intestine.
Posterior
Health care; Genetic disorders
In human anatomy, has to do with the back of a structure, or a structure found toward the back of the body.
Carboxylation
Health care; Genetic disorders
To introduce carboxyl or carbon dioxide into (a compound) with formation of a carboxylic acid.
