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Birth Defect Terms and Definitions

Single-gene disorder
Hereditary disorder caused by a mutant allele of a single gene.

Mutation
Any heritable change in DNA sequence.

Haploid
A single set of chromosomes (half the full set of genetic material) present in the egg and sperm cells of animals and in the egg and pollen cells of plants

Fraternal twin
Siblings born at the same time as the result of fertilization of two ova by two sperm. They share the same genetic relationship to each other as any other siblings.

Codominance
Situation in which two different alleles for a genetic trait are both expressed.

Mitosis
The process of nuclear division in cells that produces daughter cells that are genetically identical to each other and to the parent cell.

Pedigree
A family tree diagram that shows how a particular genetic trait or disease has been inherited.

Risk communication
In genetics, a process in which a genetic counselor or other medical professional interprets genetic test results and advises patients of the consequences for them and their offspring.

Hybrid
The offspring of genetically different parents.

Deletion.
A loss of part of the DNA from a chromosome; can lead to a disease or abnormality.

Do you suspect that your child's birth defect is directly related to medical malpractice or another type of negligence? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding North Dakota birth defect laws? If so, contact one of our experienced North Dakota birth defect lawyers today!

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Information Is Available On Birth Defects
If your child has a birth defect, you should ask his or her doctor about local resources and treatment. Geneticists and genetic counselors are another resource. CDC can give you general information about birth defects. For other birth defects, you may contact one of many national groups. These groups have fact sheets or brochures or can direct you to support groups, where you can meet and talk with other parents of children with the same type of birth defect. Many support groups also have brochures and books to help you learn more about birth defects.

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Birth Defect Lawyers.com Terms

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Risk communication

Definition:
In genetics, a process in which a genetic counselor or other medical professional interprets genetic test results and advises patients of the consequences for them and their offspring.

Junk DNA

Definition:
Stretches of DNA that do not code for genes; most of the genome consists of so-called junk DNA which may have regulatory and other functions.

Haploid

Definition:
A single set of chromosomes (half the full set of genetic material) present in the egg and sperm cells of animals and in the egg and pollen cells of plants

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Birth Defect Hot Topics

Topics Related to Birth Defects:

Mental Retardation
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Brachial Injuries
Plexus Injuries

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North Dakota Birth-Defect Attorney

If you live in the following cities and need an Birth-Defect attorney you should contact our Birth-Defect Attorney as soon as possible:

Bismarck
Dickinson
Fargo
Grand Forks
Jamestown

Mandan
Minot
Wahpeton
West Fargo
Williston

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