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Kinky hair syndrome
See: Menkes syndrome
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- Lateral X-ray An X-ray picture taken from the side
- Bp In genetics, base pair. In general medicine, blood pressure (but usually in capital letters as BP)
- Natural immunity Immunity that is naturally existing, Natural immunity does not require prior sensitization to an antigen…
- Disorder, central auditory processing A condition in which there is an inability to differentiate, recognize or understand sounds while both the…
- Single-masked See: Single-blind
- Fluorescent in situ hybridization An important molecular cytogenetic method for identifying chromosomes and parts of chromosomes, deciphering…
- Alternating hemiplegia of childhood A rare neurological disorder with frequent temporary episodes of paralysis of one side of the body…
- Golfer's cramp A dystonia that affects the muscles of the hand and sometimes the forearm and only occurs when playing golf…