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• Pediatric Endocrinology
  ...late pubertal development, birth defects, the genital region and disorders of the thyroid, the adrenal and pituitary glands. ...late pubertal development, birth defects, the genital region and disorders of the thyroid, the adrenal and pituitary glands. {{medicine}} [[Category:Medi
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• Balanced translocation
  ...n''' (pronounced: bal-anced trans-loh-kay-shun) is a type of [[chromosomal abnormality]] in which two segments from different [[chromosomes]] have swapped places ...g 'across', and 'locus' meaning 'place'. This refers to the equal exchange of genetic material between two chromosomes.
  2 KB (210 words) - 06:31, 11 February 2024
• Diabetic embryopathy
  ...k ˌɛmbriˈɒpəθi/) is a [[congenital disorder]] that occurs in the offspring of women with [[diabetes]] during pregnancy. ...ugar levels, and "embryopathy", which refers to any damage or malformation of an embryo.
  2 KB (280 words) - 06:05, 11 February 2024
• Short stature homeobox gene
  ..." a DNA sequence found within genes that are involved in the regulation of development (morphogenesis) in animals, fungi and plants. ...ms and legs, and is particularly important for the development of the ends of the long bones.
  2 KB (306 words) - 06:26, 12 February 2024
• Chromosomal instability
  ...a hallmark of many [[cancer]] types and is associated with increased risk of malignancy and poor prognosis. ...Latin word "instabilis" meaning unstable. It refers to the unstable nature of the chromosomes in cells affected by this condition.
  2 KB (287 words) - 06:38, 11 February 2024
• Absence of gluteal muscle
  == Absence of Gluteal Muscle == ...the lack of one or both [[Gluteal Muscle|gluteal muscles]]. The etymology of the term is derived from the Latin words "absentia" meaning absence, "glute
  2 KB (218 words) - 23:32, 3 February 2024
• Aphallia
  ...condition where the penis or clitoris is absent. It is a form of [[genital abnormality]] and is considered a [[intersex]] condition. Aphallia is a rare [[congenital disorder]] characterized by the absence of the [[penis]] in males or the [[clitoris]] in females. This condition is us
  2 KB (241 words) - 04:12, 5 February 2024
• 48,XYYY
  ...a rare [[chromosomal abnormality]] in which a male has an extra two copies of the Y chromosome in each cell. ...nt in an individual's cells. In this case, "48" refers to the total number of chromosomes, and "XYYY" indicates one X chromosome and three Y chromosomes.
  2 KB (227 words) - 23:28, 3 February 2024
• Campomelic dysplasia
  ..."limb" (melos), referring to the characteristic bending of the long bones of the legs and sometimes the arms. ...minent eyes. Many individuals with this condition also have an abnormality of the [[larynx]] and [[trachea]], which can cause respiratory problems.
  2 KB (271 words) - 04:08, 11 February 2024
• Hare
  ...term "Hare Lip" is derived from the resemblance of the cleft to the mouth of a hare. However, this term is now considered outdated and even offensive, w ...upper lip. A '''[[Cleft Palate]]''' is a similar condition, where the roof of the mouth contains an opening into the nose.
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• Dysostosis
  ...reek words "dys" meaning bad or difficult, and "ostosis" meaning condition of the bone. ...in the body, but is most commonly seen in the skull, spine, and long bones of the arms and legs.
  2 KB (293 words) - 02:26, 6 February 2024
• Ring chromosome 14 syndrome
  ...n. The chromosome 14 in some cells forms a ring (ring chromosome), instead of the usual linear shape. The most common symptoms of Ring chromosome 14 syndrome include:
  2 KB (260 words) - 06:31, 12 February 2024
• Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
  ...) is a rare [[genetic disorder]] that affects the development and function of the [[teeth]], [[sweat glands]], and [[hair]]. ...asia" is a term used in pathology to refer to an abnormality in maturation of cells within a tissue.
  2 KB (211 words) - 20:09, 7 February 2024
• Epispadias
  ...ral opening – in males, the opening can be anywhere along the upper aspect of the penis, and in females, the urethral opening is towards the clitoris or Symptoms of Epispadias can vary greatly depending on the severity of the condition. They may include:
  1 KB (219 words) - 02:16, 6 February 2024
• Jacqueline Whang-Peng
  ...] and [[geneticist]], known for her significant contributions to the field of [[cancer research]] and [[genetics]]. ...ueline is of French origin, derived from the name Jacques, the French form of James or Jacob. Whang-Peng is a common Taiwanese surname.
  2 KB (302 words) - 06:44, 11 February 2024
• Attachment disorder
  ...years of age, frequent change or excessive numbers of caregivers, or lack of caregiver responsiveness to child communicative efforts. Not all children w ...child and a primary caregiver, while "disorder" refers to a disruption or abnormality.
  2 KB (266 words) - 21:57, 14 February 2024
• Duane-radial ray syndrome
  ...iro syndrome''', is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormalities of the eyes and bones in the arms and hands. ...abnormality is [[radial ray malformation]], which affects the development of the thumb and possibly other fingers. Other symptoms may include hearing lo
  2 KB (273 words) - 02:21, 12 February 2024
• Bcr-abl
  ...hia chromosome translocation. The term "Bcr-abl" is derived from the names of the two genes involved in this translocation: the '''[[Breakpoint Cluster R ...int Cluster Region gene, which is located on chromosome 22. The "abl" part of the name comes from the ABL1 gene, which is located on chromosome 9.
  2 KB (293 words) - 22:51, 4 February 2024
• Ambiguous genitalia
  ...which an individual's external genitals do not have the typical appearance of either a male or female. The condition is also known as '''atypical genital ...group of conditions known as [[intersex]] conditions or [[Disorders of Sex Development (DSD)]].
  2 KB (265 words) - 17:39, 10 February 2024
• Congenital malformation
  ...al defect present in a baby at birth that can involve many different parts of the body, including the brain, heart, lungs, liver, bones, and intestinal t ...normality that is present at birth and that may be inherited or the result of environmental influence.
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