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Recessive
A condition that appears only in individuals who have received two copies of a mutant gene, one copy from each parent. The individuals with a double dose of the mutated gene are called homozygotes. Their parents, each with a single dose of…
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- Arrhythmias, atrial Abnormal heart rhythm due to electrical disturbances in the atria (the upper chambers of the heart) or the AV…
- Hernia Hernia: A general term referring to a protrusion of a tissue through the wall of the cavity in which it is…
- Rat-flea typhus Murine typhus, an acute infectious disease with fever, headache, and rash, all quite similar to, but milder…
- Dengue fever Dengue fever: An acute mosquito- borne viral illness of sudden onset that usually follows a benign course…
- Ulcer, gastric A hole in the lining of the stomach corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach…
- Etymology, medical See: Medical etymology
- Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis: A disease of unknown origin that causes small lumps (granulomas) due to chronic inflammation to…
- Glutathione S-transferase A family of enzymes that utilize glutathione in reactions contributing to the transformation of a wide range…
- Cholesterol, 'good' High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
- Orchitis Inflammation of the testis (male sex organ). There are many causes of inflammation of the testis including…