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Transmission distortion
Distortion in the transmission of genes or chromosomes to the offspring, resulting in a significant difference from the Mendelian predictions. As a rule, the chance for a given gene or chromosome to be transmitted to a child is 1:1 or 50%…
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- Wolframin A protein encoded by a gene known as WFS1. Mutations in WFS1 are associated with Wolfram syndrome and also…
- Hyperbaric Pertaining to gas pressures greater than 1 atmosphere* of pressure. Also pertaining to solutions that are…
- Sleep apnea, obstructive Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. It owes…
- PX Medical abbreviation for prognosis
- Test, FTA-ABS FTA-ABS stands for fluorescent treponemal antibody absorbed, a blood serum screening test for syphilis…
- Scan, bone A technique to create images of bones on a computer screen or on film. A small amount of radioactive material…
- Syndrome, Alagille Also known as arteriohepatic dysplasia, this is a genetic disorder characterized by jaundice in the newborn…
- Cream A word with many meanings that, in medicine and pharmacy, refers to a water-soluble preparation applied to…
- Headache, cluster A distinctive syndrome of headaches, also known as migrainous neuralgia. There are two main clinical patterns…
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Global Initiativ See: GOLD