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Deafness, congenital
Deafness, congenital: Loss of hearing present at birth. Congenital deafness contrasts to acquired deafness which occurs after birth. The distinction between congenital and acquired deafness specifies only the time that the deafness…
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- In situ hybridization, fluorescent An important molecular cytogenetic method for identifying chromosomes and parts of chromosomes, deciphering…
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- Unassisted childbirth Birth of a baby without the assistance of an obstetrician, midwife, or other health professional. This may be…