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Familial Parkinson disease type 11
A familial form of Parkinson disease inherited in an autosomal dominant manner due to a gene on chromosome 2q. Also known as PARK11
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- BRCA2 A gene that normally acts to restrain the growth of cells in the breast and ovary but which, when mutated…
- Osteotomy Taking out part or all of a bone, or cutting into or through bone.
- Protease inhibitor One of a class of anti-HIV drugs designed to inhibit the enzyme protease and thereby interfere with virus…
- Brachytherapy Brachytherapy: Radiation treatment given by placing radioactive material directly in or near the target…
- Alpha cell, pancreatic A type of cell in the pancreas (the organ of the digestive system located behind the stomach). Within the…
- Knee ligaments Ligaments are strong, elastic bands of tissue that connect bone to bone. They provide strength and stability…
- Posterior chamber The space in the eye behind the iris and in front of the lens. (The iris is the colored ring of tissue that…
- Abiotrophy Loss of function or degeneration for reasons unknown. For example, cerebellar abiotrophy may affect…
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