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Recessive, X-linked
A gene on the X chromosome that expresses itself only when there is no different gene present at that locus (spot on the chromosome). For example, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-linked recessive disorder. A DMD boy has the DMD…
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- Areola 1. The small darkened area around the nipple of the breast. 2. The colored part of the iris around the pupil…
- Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy See: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
- Immunosuppressive agent A medication that slows or halts immune system activity. Immunosuppressive agents may be given to prevent the…
- Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging See: Magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging
- Vaccine, oral polio See: Polio vaccine, oral
- Human chromosome count The usual number of chromosomes in humans, 46 chromosomes. Also called the human chromosome complement…
- Incontinence, fecal Inability to hold feces in the rectum. This is due to failure of voluntary control over the anal sphincters…
- Dermoid cyst of the ovary Cyst of the ovary : A bizarre tumor, usually benign, in the ovary that typically contains a diversity of…
- Cross-species transplantation See Xenotransplantation
- NCEP The National Cholesterol Education Program. See: National Cholesterol Education Program
- Glaucoma treatment (surgery) Surgery can also help fluid escape from the eye and thereby reduce the pressure. However, surgery is now…