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Recessive, autosomal
A genetic condition that appears only in individuals who have received two copies of an autosomal gene, one copy from each parent. The gene is on an autosome, a nonsex chromosome. The parents are carriers who have only one copy of the gene…
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- Disease, Binswanger A form of dementia with blood vessel abnormalities in the deep white-matter of the brain causing loss of…
- Inbreeding, coefficient of A measure of how close two people are genetically to each another. The coefficient of inbreeding, symbolized…
- Supplies kit, emergency Treatment given to prevent, control, or relieve complications and side effects and to improve the patient's…
- Obstruction, airway See: Airway obstruction
- Therapeutic cloning A procedure in which cells, typically skin cells, are taken from a patient and inserted into a fertilized egg…
- TXB2 Thromboxane B2, the inactive product of thromboxane
- EBCT (electron beam computerized tomography) A new (and controversial) noninvasive test for the detection of coronary artery disease (CAD). EBCT, or…
- Nickel A silver-white metallic element. Long-term exposure to nickel, such as from jewelry, can cause a form of…
- St. Anthony's fire The intensely painful burning sensation in the limbs and extremities caused by ergot, the consequence of a…