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  2. Genetic Disorders: What Are They, Types, Symptoms & Causes

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    Genetic disorders occur when a mutation affects your genes or chromosomes. Some disorders cause symptoms at birth, while others develop over time. Genetic testing can help you learn more about the likelihood of experiencing a genetic disorder.

  3. 18 Common Genetic Disorders: 4 Types, Symptoms, Causes ... -...

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    Learn from a list of genetic diseases that are caused by abnormalities in an individual's genome. There are four main types of genetic inheritance, single, multifactorial, chromosome abnormalities, and mitochondrial inheritance.

  4. Genetic disorder - Wikipedia

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    A genetic disorder is a health problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome. It can be caused by a mutation in a single gene (monogenic) or multiple genes (polygenic) or by a chromosome abnormality.

  5. Genetic Disorders - National Human Genome Research Institute

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    A genetic disorder is a disease caused in whole or in part by a change in the DNA sequence away from the normal sequence. Genetic disorders can be caused by a mutation in one gene (monogenic disorder), by mutations in multiple genes (multifactorial inheritance disorder), by a combination of gene mutations and environmental factors, or by damage ...

  6. Genetic Disorders | Genomics and Your Health | CDC

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    There are several types of genetic disorders. Some disorders are caused by a genetic change (mutation) in a single gene; some are caused by an abnormality in one of the chromosomes; and some are complex, involving numerous genes and influences from environmental factors.

  7. Genetic disorders: Definition, development, and examples

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    A genetic disorder is a condition that occurs as a result of a mutation in DNA. There are many different types of genetic disorder. Learn more here.

  8. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of inherited disorders that affect your connective tissues — primarily your skin, joints and blood vessel walls. Connective tissue is a complex mixture of proteins and other substances that provide strength and elasticity to the underlying structures in your body.

  9. Genetic Disorders - MedlinePlus

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    A mutation in a person's genes can cause a medical condition called a genetic disorder. Learn about the types and how they are detected.

  10. Down syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/down-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20355977

    Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material causes the developmental changes and physical features of Down syndrome.

  11. Human genetic disease | Definition, Types, & Facts | Britannica

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    This article surveys the main categories of genetic disease, focusing on the types of genetic mutations that give rise to them, the risks associated with exposure to certain environmental agents, and the course of managing genetic disease through counseling, diagnosis, and treatment.