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Syndrome, Aarskog
See: Aarskog-Scott syndrome
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- Restriction site A sequence in DNA that can be recognized and cut by a specific restriction enzyme.
- Rheumatoid factor Rheumatoid factor: Rheumatoid factor is an antibody that is measurable in the blood. It is commonly used as a…
- Tendonitis, patellar See: Patellar tendonitis
- MCPH1 Microcephalin 1
- Histamine cephalalgia A distinctive syndrome of headaches, also known as cluster headache or migrainous neuralgia. The common…
- GDF-8 The gene encoding growth and differentiation factor, also known as myostatin. See: Myostatin
- Equinophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of horses. Sufferers of equinophobia experience undue anxiety even when a…
- Hypercalcemia A higher-than-normal level of calcium in the blood. This can cause a number of nonspecific symptoms…
- Syndrome, Hecht Inherited disorder transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait in which short tight muscles make it impossible…
- Amputation Removal of part or all of a body part enclosed by skin. For example, removal of part of a finger or an entire…