Genetic Disorders Overview

Encyclopedia: Genetic Disorders

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A genetic disorder is a condition caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes. While some diseases, such as cancer, are due to genetic abnormalities acquired in a few cells during life, the term "genetic disease" most commonly refers to diseases present in all cells of the body and present since conception. Some genetic disorders are caused by chromosomal abnormalities due to errors in meiosis, the process which produces reproductive cells...


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alright what are your thoughts on genetic testing..i can't think of the actual wording of...

I think that you are referring to preimplantation genetic diagnosis...the process of selecting embryos who do not have genetic disorders and implanting them in the mother's womb. The other...

Asked by steph - 22 months ago

What site could I find the pictures of genetic disorders?
What site could I find the pictures of genetic disorders?

Depends on what you mean by "genetic disorders". If you're talking psychological syndromes with a genetic basis, you aren't going to find much. If you're looking for general...

Asked by xoxo - 3 months ago


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