Cornelia de Lange syndrome

Cornelia de Lange syndrome
What is Cornelia de Lange syndrome Cornelia de Lange syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is apparent at birth (congenital) causing delays in physical
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Pneumoconiosis

pneumoconiosis
What is pneumoconiosis Pneumoconiosis is a general term given to any lung disease caused by dusts that are breathed in and then deposited deep in
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Gastrin

gastrin
What is gastrin Gastrin is a peptide hormone produced and secreted by the stomach antrum "G cells" and gastrin interacts with the cholecystokinin-B receptor (CCKBR) on
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Autosomal dominant

autosomal dominant inheritance
What is autosomal dominant Autosomal dominant means one copy of the abnormal gene from only one parent or in each cell is sufficient to cause
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Autosomal recessive

autosomal recessive inheritance
What is autosomal recessive Autosomal recessive means two copies of the abnormal gene, one from each parent (one abnormal gene from mum and one abnormal gene
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Blood gas

blood gas
What is blood gas Blood gases are a group of tests that are performed together, usually on an arterial blood sample (blood obtained from an
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Difficulty breathing

difficulty breathing
Causes of difficulty in breathing Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath is known medically as dyspnea — is often described as an intense tightening in
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Broken collarbone

clavicle fracture
Broken collarbone A broken collarbone also known as clavicle fracture, is a break in the collarbone (the clavicle), one of the main bones in your
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Skin discoloration

skin discoloration
What causes skin discoloration The color of your skin and hair is mainly due to the amount of brown melanin pigment mixed with blue (from
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Bloodborne pathogens

bloodborne pathogens
What are bloodborne pathogens Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans ((Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention. https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/index.html)). These
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