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DefinitionX-linked hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy? is a long-term nerve disease that mainly damages the nerves in the legs, feet, hands, and arms. These nerves carry...
DefinitionX-Linked Hyper-IgM Syndrome (XHIGM) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the immune system. This condition primarily affects males and can lead to recurrent infections and...
DefinitionX-Linked Hypogammaglobulinemia (XLA), also known as Bruton’s agammaglobulinemia, is a rare genetic disorder that affects the immune system. This article will provide simplified definitions and explanations...
DefinitionX-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets (XLH) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the bones and kidneys, leading to various health problems. In this article, we’ll simplify complex...
DefinitionX-linked ichthyosis (XLI) is a skin condition where the skin becomes dry and appears like fish scales. It is called “X-linked” because it is related to...
DefinitionX-linked intellectual disability-craniofacial dysmorphism-epilepsy-ophthalmoplegia-cerebellar atrophy? syndrome is a very rare genetic brain disorder. Doctors now call this condition Christianson syndrome most of the time. In this...
DefinitionX-linked intellectual disability–hypotonia syndrome is a genetic condition that mainly affects the brain, nerves, and muscles. “X-linked” means the change is on the X chromosome. “Intellectual...
DefinitionX-linked intellectual disability–microcephaly–cortical malformation–thin habitus syndrome is a very rare genetic disease that mainly affects boys. Doctors also call it CK syndrome. In this condition, the...
DefinitionX-linked lymphoproliferative Disease (XLP) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the immune system, primarily in males. This article aims to provide a simplified overview of...
Definition“X-linked mental retardation, Reish type” is an old name for a rare, inherited condition first described by Dr. Reish and colleagues. Today it is usually grouped...
DefinitionX-linked moesin-associated immunodeficiency (often shortened to X-MAID) is a very rare, inherited immune system disease. In this condition, a change (mutation) in a gene called MSN...
