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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. 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 ...

  4. Genetic disorders: Definition, development, and examples

    www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/genetic-disorders

    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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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

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    Human genetic disease is any of the diseases and disorders that are caused by mutations in one or more genes of the human genome.

  8. Genetic Disorders | Genomics and Your Health | CDC

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    Genetic disorders are health problems that happen because of some type of abnormality in a person's genetic material. 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 ...

  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. A genetic mutation is a change in a sequence of your DNA. Your DNA sequence gives your cells the information they need to perform their functions. If part of your DNA sequence is in the wrong place, isn’t complete or is damaged, you might experience symptoms of a genetic condition.

  11. Genetic Disorders - University of Utah

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    A genetic disorder is a condition that is caused by an abnormality in an individual's DNA. Abnormalities can be as small as a single-base mutation in just one gene, or they can involve the addition or subtraction of entire chromosomes.