Genetic disorders

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genetic disorder

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also known as hereditary disorder

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Cystic fibrosis (CF)

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a genetic disorder that is present at birth and affects both the respiratory and digestive systems

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Down syndrome (DS)

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a genetic variation that is associated with a characteristic facial appearance, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and physical abnormalities such as heart valve disease

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Hemophilia

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blood-clotting factor is missing. Spontaneous hemorrhages or severe bleeding after the injury

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Huntington’s disease

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nerve degeneration with symptoms that most often appear in midlife. Uncontrolled movements and the loss of some mental abilities.

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Muscular dystrophy

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progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement

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Phenylketonuria (PKU)

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disorder in which essential digestive enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase is missing (formerly referred to as a mental retardation)