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COL4A5
The gene for basement membrane type IV collagen alpha-5 chain. COL4A5 is on the X chromosome in band Xq22.3. Mutations in COL4A5 are responsible for the X-linked form of Alport syndrome, a type of hereditary kidney disease. Also known as…
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Show more- Agent, antiprotozoal An agent that destroys protozoa or inhibits their growth and ability to reproduce. A few of the protozoa of…
- Intravenous immunoglobulin A sterile solution of concentrated antibodies extracted from healthy people that is given straight into a…
- Formula, infant A substitute for breast milk for feeding infants. Pediatricians generally advise exclusively breastfeeding…
- Hemoglobin, glycosylated Hemoglobin to which glucose is bound. Glycosylated hemoglobin is tested to monitor the long-term control of…
- Renal cancer Malignancy of the kidney, the organ that is primarily responsible for the removal of metabolic waste products…
- Ophthalmic migraine Migraine involving the eyes but without headache. Migraine, due to a spasm of blood vessels in the brain…
- ICD Implantable cardiac defibrillator, a device that is put within the body and is designed to recognize certain…
- Cardiovascular system The circulatory system which comprises the heart and blood vessels. The system carries nutrients and oxygen…
- Oculodentodigital dysplasia A genetic disorder that affects many body structures and systems, including the eyes, face, teeth, fingers…
- Syncope, vasovagal See: Vasovagal syncope
- Dialysis Dialysis: The process of cleansing the blood by passing it through a special machine. Dialysis is necessary…
- Hormone, antidiuretic (ADH) A relatively small (peptide) molecule that is released by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain after…