Genetic Disorders Glossary

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adjective existing at or dating from birth; acquired during development in the uterus and not through heredity

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• Congenital heart defects are present at birth and can affect the structure and function of the heart.
• My cousin was born with a congenital condition that requires regular medical check-ups.
• I heard that guy has a congenital issue with his knee from playing too much basketball.
• Her congenital talent for music was evident from a very young age.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the ovaries

• The doctor found a mass on her ovarian tissue during the routine check-up.
• She's going in for a surgery to remove her ovarian cyst next week.
• I heard she's been having some issues with her ovaries lately.
• Her creativity was like an ovarian fountain, always flowing with new ideas.

noun a type of cancer that develops from certain tissues, such as bone or muscle

• Sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in the soft tissues of the body.
• My friend's dog was diagnosed with sarcoma and is undergoing treatment.
• I heard sarcoma is no joke, it's a tough battle to fight.
• Dealing with toxic relationships is like dealing with a sarcoma, it's important to cut it out before it spreads.

noun a person who has hypermobility

adjective describing a person or joint that has an unusually large range of motion

• Individuals with hypermobile joints may experience joint pain and instability.
• My cousin is hypermobile and can bend her fingers in ways that seem impossible.
• Dang, that girl is so hypermobile, she can practically do the splits without warming up!
• His hypermobile mind was always racing with new ideas and possibilities.

noun the study of fingerprints, palm prints, and sole prints

• Dermatoglyphics is the study of the patterns of ridges on the skin of the fingers, palms, toes, and soles.
• I heard that dermatoglyphics can reveal a lot about a person's genetic makeup.
• Have you ever had your dermatoglyphics analyzed? It's pretty cool to see what it says about you.
• The dermatoglyphics of society can be seen in the unique characteristics of each individual.