Genetic Disorders

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that is inherited and commonly affects the lungs, digestive system, pancreas, reproductive systems and the sinuses.

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» Acrodermatitis Enteropathica

By Bill Foster | Published 10/1/2008 | Genetic Disorders | Unrated

Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare inherited disorder which usually appears very early in life.

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» What is Turner Syndrome?

By Institute of Child Health and Human Development | Published 07/23/2007 | Genetic Disorders | Rating:

Turner syndrome is a disorder caused by a partially or completely missing X chromosome.

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» What is Prader-Willi Syndrome?

By Institute of Child Health and Human Development | Published 07/19/2007 | Genetic Disorders | Rating:

Prader-Willi syndrome is the most common genetic cause of life-threatening obesity in children.

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» Menkes Syndrome

By Institute of Child Health and Human Development | Published 07/18/2007 | Genetic Disorders | Unrated

Menkes syndrome is a genetic disorder that impacts how well the body stores and distributes copper.

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» What is McCune-Albright Syndrome?

By Institute of Child Health and Human Development | Published 07/18/2007 | Genetic Disorders | Unrated

McCune-Albright syndrome is a disease that affects the bones, skin, and endocrine (hormone) system.

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» What is Klinefelter Syndrome?

By Institute of Child Health and Human Development | Published 07/18/2007 | Genetic Disorders | Unrated

Klinefelter syndrome, also known as the XXY condition, is a term used to describe males who have an extra X chromosome in most of their cells.

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» What is Fragile X Syndrome?

By Institute of Child Health and Human Development | Published 07/18/2007 | Genetic Disorders | Unrated

Fragile X syndrome is the most common form of inherited mental retardation.

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» What is Down Syndrome?

By Institute of Child Health and Human Development | Published 07/17/2007 | Genetic Disorders | Rating:

Down syndrome is set of mental and physical symptoms that result from having an extra copy of Chromosome 21.

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