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Syndrome, Martin-Bell
Better known as the fragile X syndrome, the most common heritable form of mental retardation. Fragile X syndrome is due to mutation (changes) at the fragile X site and so perforce is X-linked (carried on the X chromosome). Although it is…
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- Anal papilla A skin tag that projects up from the junction between the skin and the inside lining of the anus. Anal…
- Immunization, chickenpox In the United States, it is recommended that all children receive vaccination against: Hepatitis B…
- MCL (medial collateral ligament) of the knee The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint…
- Kinetics Kinetics (with an 's' at the end) refers to the rate of change in a biochemical (or other) reaction, the…
- Saddle gall A sore on a horse caused by an ill-fitting saddle. Also called a saddle sore
- Pneumosilicosis See: Silicosis
- Steppage gait A manner of walking in which the advancing foot is lifted high so that the toes clear the ground. Steppage…
- Glaucoma, risk factors If you belong to a high-risk group for glaucoma, have your eyes examined through dilated pupils every 2 years…
- Gene amplification Making multiple copies of a gene. Repeated copying of a gene. Gene amplification plays a role in cancer…
- Scintigraphy A diagnostic test in which a two-dimensional picture of a body radiation source is obtained through the use…