Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13) A chromosomal abnormality with three copies of genetic material for chromosome 13, instead of the normal two. It…
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Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) One of two types of nucleic acid made by cells. Ribonucleic acid contains information that has been copied from…
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is an inherited, degenerative eye disease that causes severe vision impairment. RP is caused by abnormalities…
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta (see Brittle Bone Disease)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Brittle Bone Disease (Osteogenesis Imperfecta, OI) A genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily, often from little or no apparent cause.…
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Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) A rare genetic condition that causes brown spots and tumors on the skin, freckling in skin areas not…
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Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2) A genetic condition in which tumors form on the nerves of the inner ear and cause loss of…
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Klinefelter Syndrome A genetic disorder in males caused by having one or more extra X chromosomes. Males with this disorder may have…
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HIV/AIDS: Tests AIDS is a collection of symptoms known as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency…