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Pax3
One in a family of Pax genes involved in regulating embryonic development at the level of transcription. The Pax3 gene is on chromosome 2 in band q35. It encodes a DNA-binding transcription factor that is expressed in the early embryo…
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- Frailty syndrome A condition, seen particularly in older patients, characterized by low functional reserve, easy tiring…
- Salmonella Salmonella: A group of bacteria that cause typhoid fever and a number of other illnesses, including food…
- Eyelids, adult ptosis of the Drooping of the upper eyelids in adults, most commonly due to separation of the tendon of the lid-lifting…
- Human herpesvirus 5 See cytomegalovirus.
- Baldness Medically known as alopecia. There are many types of baldness, each with a different cause. Baldness may be…
- Therapy, adjuvant Treatment that is given in addition to the primary (initial) treatment. Adjuvant treatment is an addition to…
- Prenatal Occurring or existing before birth. Prenatal care is the regular health care women should receive during…
- Hormone, thyroid Chemical substance made by the thyroid gland which is located in the front of the neck. The thyroid gland…
- Stem cell transplantation The use of stem cells as a treatment for cancer or other diseases: > >The stem cells are removed (or…
- Autosomal recessive A genetic condition that appears only in individuals who have received two copies of an autosomal gene, one…