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DefinitionHypoglossia/Macroglossia is an uncommon developmental condition and is also known as hypoglossia. Its defining feature is a rudimentary or an abnormally small tongue. It leads to limited muscular movement...
DefinitionHypohidrosis with immune deficiency is a rare medical condition that affects a person’s ability to sweat and their immune system. In this article, we will provide...
DefinitionHypomaturation amelogenesis imperfecta is a genetic tooth-enamel disorder. In this condition, the tooth builds a normal-thickness enamel layer during early development, but the final “maturation” step...
DefinitionHypoplastic amelogenesis imperfecta is a genetic problem of tooth enamel formation. “Hypoplastic” means there is too little enamel. The enamel that forms is thin but usually...
DefinitionHyporrhinia means a baby is born with part of the nose missing or very under-developed. Doctors sometimes call it partial arhinia. It happens during early face...
DefinitionHave you ever noticed that some people seem to enjoy adding extra salt to their food, while others prefer their meals less salty? This difference in...
DefinitionHyposmia is a term used to describe a reduced sense of smell. In simpler terms, it means that a person may have difficulty smelling things or...
DefinitionHypothyroidism?–dysmorphism–postaxial polydactyly–intellectual disability syndrome is a rare genetic condition. Doctors most often call it Say-Barber-Biesecker-Young-Simpson syndrome (SBBYSS) or the Young–Simpson syndrome, a variant within the broader...
DefinitionIdiopathic? Olfactory Nerve Neuropathy?, also known as IONN, could be the culprit. In this article, we’ll break down what IONN is, the types, potential causes, common...
DefinitionIncomplete mutation refers to a genetic change that doesn’t fully alter the function of a gene. This means that the mutation doesn’t completely disrupt the gene’s...
DefinitionIndentation clefting of the nose means there is a split, groove, or deep notch in the nose, often in the midline, that can range from a...
