Dysmorphic feature
Dysmorphic feature
Dysmorphic feature (pronunciation: dis-mor-fik fee-cher) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe physical characteristics that are unusual or different from the typical appearance. These features can be indicative of a variety of genetic disorders or congenital abnormalities.
Etymology
The term "dysmorphic" is derived from the Greek words "dys", meaning bad or difficult, and "morph", meaning shape or form. Thus, a dysmorphic feature is one that is shaped or formed in a way that is considered abnormal or atypical.
Related Terms
- Genetic disorder: A disease caused by abnormalities in an individual's genetic material.
- Congenital abnormality: A physical or biochemical abnormality that is present at birth.
- Phenotype: The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.
- Genotype: The genetic constitution of an individual organism.
- Mutation: The changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dysmorphic feature
- Wikipedia's article - Dysmorphic feature
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