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Gerstmann-Straussler syndrome
See: Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome
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- Chemokine receptor Chemokine receptor: A molecule that receives a chemokine and a chemokine dock. A chemokine is a protein that…
- Anus, imperforate A congenital malformation (a birth defect) in which the rectum is a blind alley (a cul-de-sac) and there is…
- Adenocarcinoma A cancer that develops in the lining or inner surface of an organ. More than 95 percent of prostate cancers…
- Pseudoexfoliation syndrome An eye condition that often leads to glaucoma. Called the pseudoexfoliation syndrome because deposits on the…
- Brain aneurysm Brain aneurysm: A brain aneurysm is a small outpouching (an aneurysm) that looks like a berry and classically…
- Rickettsioses of the eastern hemisphere, tick-born There are 3 known diseases caused by infection with rickettsial agents. They are North Asian tick-borne…
- Neck pain Neck pain: Neck pain is the sensation of discomfort in the neck area. Neck pain can result from disorders of…
- Therapy, human gene Insertion of normal DNA directly into cells to correct a genetic defect. The treatment of disease by…