Tooth and nail syndrome
Tooth and Nail Syndrome
Tooth and Nail Syndrome (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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polski), also known as Hypodontia with Nail Dysgenesis or Witkop Syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormalities of the teeth and nails. The syndrome is named for the two primary areas of the body where symptoms are most apparent: the teeth (tooth) and the nails (nail). The term "syndrome" refers to the collection of these symptoms occurring together.
Etymology
The term "Tooth and Nail Syndrome" is derived from the English words "tooth" and "nail", referring to the primary areas affected by the disorder. The alternative name, "Witkop Syndrome", is named after the scientist C.J. Witkop who first described the condition in 1965.
Symptoms
The most common symptoms of Tooth and Nail Syndrome include hypodontia (the congenital absence of one or more teeth) and nail dysgenesis (abnormal development or growth of nails). Other symptoms may include microdontia (abnormally small teeth), onycholysis (separation of the nail from the nail bed), and onychomadesis (shedding of the nails).
Causes
Tooth and Nail Syndrome is caused by mutations in the MSX1 gene. This gene provides instructions for making a protein that is involved in the formation of several types of tissues during embryonic development, including the teeth and nails.
Treatment
Treatment for Tooth and Nail Syndrome is symptomatic and supportive. This may include dental implants or dentures for missing teeth, and regular nail care for nail abnormalities.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tooth and nail syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Tooth and nail syndrome
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski