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DefinitionCochleosaccular degeneration with progressive cataract is a very rare inherited disease that affects both hearing and vision. In this disease, parts of the inner ear called...
DefinitionCochleosaccular degeneration-cataract syndrome is a very rare genetic disease. It affects two main organs: the inner ear (the cochlea and the saccule) and the clear lens...
DefinitionCockayne syndrome is a very rare genetic disease that affects many organs in the body. Children with this condition are usually very small in height, have...
DefinitionCockayne syndrome type 1 is a very rare inherited disease that affects many parts of the body, especially the brain, eyes, ears, skin, and growth. It...
DefinitionCold hyperesthesia is a condition where your body becomes extremely sensitive to cold temperatures. In simple terms, it means you feel cold more intensely than others....
DefinitionCommissural facial cleft is a rare birth problem where the corner of the mouth (the “commissure”) is too wide or even open toward the cheek or...
DefinitionComplete absence of teeth means a person has no natural teeth at all. The baby teeth never develop, and the adult teeth never develop either. Dentists...
DefinitionComplete loss of taste, also known as ageusia, can significantly impact one’s quality of life. From enjoying meals to detecting potentially harmful substances, our sense of...
DefinitionConductive anosmia is a condition that affects a person’s ability to smell. In this article, we will break down the details of conductive anosmia, including its...
DefinitionConductive deafness is a hearing problem that affects many people. It occurs when sound waves cannot travel properly through the ear, making it difficult for individuals...
DefinitionConductive deafness–malformed external ear syndrome is a very rare genetic condition in which the outer ear (pinna and/or ear canal) does not form in the usual...
