Turner syndrome refers to a genetic disorder that is only found in girls. The most common features of people that suffer from the condition are shortness, nonfunctional ovaries, and certain…
Treacher Collins syndrome is a rare genetic congenital condition that causes abnormal growth of facial tissues and bones. It tends to run in families and gets passed with an autosomal…
Morquio's syndrome is a metabolic disorder that is inherited and wherein the body misses or lacks the essential ingredients that are necessary to break down elongated chains of sugar molecules…
What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome ? The syndrome refers to a group of rare, inherited abnormalities that affect the connective tissues, mainly the joints, skin and the walls of the blood…
What is Fragile X Syndrome ? It is one of the major types of inherited mental retardation. Fragile X Syndrome is caused due to mutation or alteration of a particular…
What is Goldenhar Syndrome ? Goldenhar syndrome is a congenital condition that is characterized by abnormalities if the face, head and spine. Goldenhar syndrome is also referred to as oculoauriculo-vertebral…
What is Hemolytic uremic syndrome ? Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a disorder that is caused due to anomalous and premature damage of red blood cells. The commencement of this process leads…
Edwards syndrome is a genetic disorder, in which a person has a third copy of material from chromosome 18, instead of the usual two copies. It is three times more…
Crouzon syndrome is a genetic disorder. It is one of many birth defects that results in abnormal fusion between bones in the skull and face. Normally, as an infant's brain…
Behcet’s syndrome is a rare disease, which causes inflammation of blood vessels. Exact cause for the syndrome is not known. It is believed that an autoimmune disorder might be the…