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Genotype
The genetic constitution (the genome) of a cell, an individual or an organism. The genotype is distinct from its expressed features, or phenotype. The genotype of a person is her or his genetic makeup. It can pertain to all genes or to a…
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Show more- Posterior The space in the eye behind the iris and in front of the lens. (The iris is the colored ring of tissue that…
- Brown syndrome An ophthalmology (eye) problem. Brown syndrome is an abnormality that is present at birth (congenitally) and…
- Leukemia, acute lymphoblastic See: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
- COL2A1 The gene responsible for the production of the alpha1(II) chain of type II collagen. Mutations in the COL2A1…
- Medicine, occupational The field of medicine encompassing diseases due to factors in the occupation of people. Occupational medicine…
- Salvage therapy 1. A final treatment for people who are nonresponsive to or cannot tolerate other available therapies for a…
- DMD (dystonia musculorum deformans) Also called torsion dystonia, this is a rare, generalized dystonia (a state of abnormal -- either excessive…
- Phenomenon, knee See: Knee jerk
- Peritoneal dialysis Technique that uses the patient's own body tissues inside of the belly (abdominal cavity) to act as a filter…
- Blister beetle A blister beetle is one of a number of beetles that have historically been used in dried or powdered form for…
- SBCC Superficial basal cell carcinoma. A basal cell cancer of the skin that is superficial and has not infiltrated…
- Remission Disappearance of the signs and symptoms of cancer or other disease. When this happens, the disease is said to…