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'''Piebaldism''' (pronunciation: /ˈpaɪˌbɔːldɪzəm/) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder of melanocyte development characterized by a congenital white fore ...t. Mutations in the KIT gene prevent these melanocytes from developing and functioning normally.

'''CADASIL''' (pronounced kuh-DAH-sil), an acronym for '''Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy''', is a gen ...ory, thinking and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily functioning.

...the DNA sequence of a single gene, which can result in an abnormal or non-functioning protein being produced. Monogenic disorders can be classified into three main types: [[autosomal dominant]], [[autosomal recessive]], and [[X-linked]].

...of the cone cells. These mutations are typically inherited in an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive manner. * [[Autosomal Dominant]]

* [[Autosomal dominant]] - a term describing a gene on any chromosome other than the sex chromosom * [[Brain death]] - the condition in which the brain stops functioning while the heart continues to beat

...at rest, representing the minimum amount of energy needed to keep the body functioning, including breathing and keeping warm. ...s ability to generate and get rid of heat, a vital parameter for metabolic functioning.