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• Costello Syndrome
  ...the neck, hands, and feet. People with Costello syndrome have an increased risk of certain types of cancer, such as rhabdomyosarcoma (a soft tissue tumor) ...the neck, hands, and feet. People with Costello syndrome have an increased risk of certain types of cancer, such as rhabdomyosarcoma (a soft tissue tumor)
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• Klinefelter syndrome
  ...KLINE-fel-ter SIN-drome) A genetic disorder in males caused by one or more extra X chromosomes. Men with this disorder may have larger than normal breasts, ...ay have difficulty reading and writing. Klinefelter syndrome increases the risk of developing extragonadal germ cell tumors and breast cancer {{dictionary-
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• Triple test
  ..., along with the mother's age and other factors, are used to calculate the risk of the fetus having certain genetic disorders, such as [[Down syndrome]] an ...A hormone produced by the fetus and the placenta. Low levels can suggest a risk of certain genetic disorders.
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• Olive oil
  * [[Extra Virgin Olive Oil]]: This is the highest quality olive oil. It is made from ...rst-press oil, virgin olive oil has slightly higher levels of acidity than extra virgin olive oil.
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• Nuchal scan
  ...arger amount of fluid at the back of the baby's neck can indicate a higher risk. ...Syndrome]]: A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 18th chromosome.
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• Metabolic syndrome
  ...{{Pronunciation}} (MEH-tuh-BAH-lik SIN-drome) A condition characterized by extra fat around the abdomen, high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood without ...and high blood pressure. People with metabolic syndrome have an increased risk of diabetes mellitus and diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Also call
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• Edwards syndrome
  ...tion=Edwards syndrome (ED-wurdz SIN-drome) A genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome 18 in some or all of the body's cells. Edwards syndrome is chara ..., but some children live for several years. Edwards syndrome increases the risk of certain types of cancer, such as hepatoblastoma (a type of liver cancer)
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• Down syndrom
  |Short definition=Down syndrom - genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome 21 in some or all of the body's cells. Down syndrome is characte ...nts, heart defects, and other health problems. Down syndrome increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and leukemia, particularly in young child
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• Diabetic nephropathy
  ...ility of the kidneys to do their usual work of removing waste products and extra fluid from the body. The best way to prevent or delay diabetic nephropathy ==Risk Factors==
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• Heart rate turbulence
  ...ular contraction]] (PVC). It is a parameter that can be used to assess the risk of [[cardiac arrhythmia]] and [[sudden cardiac death]]. ...ormation about the functioning of the [[autonomic nervous system]] and the risk of cardiac events.
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• Trisomy 18
  ...but some children live for several years. Having trisomy 18 increases your risk of certain types of cancer, such as hepatoblastoma (a type of liver cancer)
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• Juvenile polyposis syndrome
  ...ptoms include diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal pain, anemia, extra fingers and toes, and abnormalities of the heart, brain, palate, intestines ...d genitals. People with juvenile polyposis syndrome also have an increased risk of colon, stomach, small bowel, and pancreatic cancers. Juvenile polyposis
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• Fusariosis
  ...weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of infection and should take extra precautions. ...ate in which the immune system is not functioning properly, increasing the risk of infection.
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• Costello syndrome
  ...t and intellectual disability, distinctive facial features, loose folds of extra skin, and unusually flexible joints. * '''[[Cardiovascular Disease]]''': Heart problems, including an increased risk of [[cardiomyopathy]] and [[arrhythmia]].
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• Trisomy 21
  ...heart defects, and other health problems. Having trisomy 21 increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease early, usually around age 50, and leukemi
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• Turner Syndrome
  ...ns and symptoms can appear slowly over time. Turner syndrome increases the risk of germ cell tumors in the ovaries {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionar
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• Functional food
  ...eyond basic nutrition. They can promote optimal health and help reduce the risk of disease. A familiar example of a functional food is oatmeal because it c * Reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
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• Down's syndrome
  ...risomy 21) or in part (such as due to [[Robertsonian translocation]]). The extra genetic material disrupts the normal course of development, causing the cha ...year. It is more common in babies born to older mothers, due to increased risk of genetic issues with age.
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• Columbus
  ...s method allows for a more precise and less invasive surgery, reducing the risk of complications and improving patient outcomes. ...he nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system.
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• Balanced translocation
  ...ation is still present and functional. However, they may have an increased risk of creating [[gametes]] with unbalanced chromosome sets, which can lead to ...anced Translocation]]: A type of chromosomal abnormality where there is an extra or missing genetic material from a chromosome.
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