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Syndromes of Abnormalities | Human Genetics

In this article we will discuss about the syndromes of abnormalities that occurs in humans. 1. Autosomal Trisomy: a. Down's Syndrome (DS) or Trisomy-21: Down's syndrome is named after the physician J. Langdon Down who first described this genetic defect in 1866 and it was formerly called mongolism or Mongolian idiocy. It is usually associated with a trisomic condition for [...]

By |2017-11-09T18:48:02+00:00November 9, 2017|Human Genetics|Comments Off on Syndromes of Abnormalities | Human Genetics

Syndromes of Coronary Heart Disease | Nutritional Diseases

The following points highlight the three major syndromes of coronary heart disease. The syndromes are: 1. Myocardial Infarction 2. Angina Pectoris (Pain in the Chest) 3. Sudden Death. Coronary Heart Disease: Syndrome # 1. Myocardial Infarction: a. This is necrosis or destruction of part of the heart muscle due to failure of the blood supply (ischaemia). b. It may lead [...]

By |2016-08-06T14:12:59+00:00August 6, 2016|Coronary Heart Disease|Comments Off on Syndromes of Coronary Heart Disease | Nutritional Diseases
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