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...rom DNA, or when changes are made to proteins called histones that bind to DNA in chromosomes.  ...medications, and chemicals. They can affect a person's risk of disease and can be passed from parent to child. Also called epigenetic modification and epi

...from DNA or when changes are made to proteins called histones that bind to DNA in chromosomes.  ...medications, and chemicals. They can affect a person's risk of disease and can be passed from parent to child. Also called epigenetic modification and epi

...m DNA, or when changes are made to proteins called histones, which bind to DNA in chromosomes.  ...medications, and chemicals. They can affect a person's risk of disease and can be passed from parent to child. Also called epigenetic variant and epimutat

...rm "metabolic myopathy" is derived from the Greek words "metabole" meaning change, "myo" meaning muscle, and "pathos" meaning suffering. ...nto energy, leading to muscle weakness and other symptoms. These disorders can be caused by defects in the enzymes involved in the biochemical pathways of

* [[Abortion]] - termination of a pregnancy; can occur because of natural causes (called a miscarriage) or be a medical inte ...ep its fluids close to neutral (neither basic nor acidic) so that the body can function properly

...help students learn and understand medical terminology. Furthermore, they can be useful for patients who want to understand their medical conditions and ...une system response to a foreign substance that's not typically harmful to your body.