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A pedigree is a family tree or chart made of symbols and lines that represent a patient's genetic family history. The pedigree is a visual tool for documenting biological relationships in families and the presence of diseases. Pedigree analysis is...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Pedigree charts are a visual tool for documenting biological relationships in families and the presence of disorders. Using these charts, a medical professional such as a geneticist or genetic counselor, can analyze the genetic risk in a family fo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
A birth that occurs before the 37th week of gestation A birth that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy is considered premature. Although researchers have long sought a way to prevent premature birth, an estimated 9% of infants are still born ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
A congenital cataract is clouding of the lens of the eye, that is present at birth. The lens of the eye is normally a clear structure, which focuses light received by the eye onto the retina.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 6, 2009
Corneal injury describes an injury to the cornea, the crystal clear (transparent) tissue covering the front of the eye. See also: Corneal ulcers and infections
Source:ADAM
Date:July 28, 2008
Congenital rubella is a group of physical problems that occur in an infant when its mother is infected with the virus that causes German measles.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 12, 2009
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