Terms

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Albinism

Definition

lack of skin pigmentation -melanin production is absent or occurs in low levels

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Cystic fibrosis

Definition

most common lethal genetic disorder in the U.S. -results in over-secretion of mucus that clogs the respiratory tract -leads to fatal respiratory infections

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Galactosemia

Definition

results from an abnormality or lack of liver enzymes needed to transform galactose to glucose -galactose accumulates in the blood and leads to mental defects

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