genetic disorders
DNA-caused health problems
Genetic disorders are diseases or conditions caused by abnormalities in a person's DNA—mutations inherited from parents or occurring spontaneously.
They range from single-gene disorders like cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia to chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome.
Some genetic disorders appear at birth; others manifest later in life.
The family has a history of genetic disorders.
- Down syndromeThird chromosome 21 present
- rare diseasesInfrequent medical conditions
- cystic fibrosisGenetic disorder thickening mucus
- aplasiaFailure of organ development
- Tay-Sachs diseaseHereditary enzyme deficiency disorder
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