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Cutis Laxa Learning Center

Causes could include:
Sex-linked cutis laxa is caused by a defective gene on the X chromosome. In addition to loose skin, its symptoms are mild mental retardation , loose joints, bone abnormalities (like hooked nose, pigeon breast, and funnel breast), frequent loose st...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
The role of genetics in medicine and public health came to broad public consciousness quite dramatically in June 2000, when President Bill Clinton and Prime Minister Tony Blair jointly sponsored the announcement by government, academic, and indust...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
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