Violinist's Thumb Chapter 13 The Past is Prologue

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Cystic fibrosis

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Autosomal recessive disorder caused by a mutation to the CFTR gene on chromosome 7 that results in excessively thick mucus.

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Porphyria

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Genetic disorder related to a build-up of components of hemoglobin; sensitivity to sunlight can be a symptom.

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DSM

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

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Hemophilia

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X-linked recessive disorder that impedes blood clotting.

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Elephantiasis

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Disease caused by parasitic worm; symptoms include enlargement of body parts due to blockage of lymph nodes.

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CT scan

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Computed tomography - noninvasive procedure that combines multiple x-ray images to render a series of cross-sections of body parts.

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Congenital

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Present from birth.

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Immune system

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Combination of innate and adaptive responses by phagocytes and lymphocytes to protect against disease.

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Malaria

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Disease caused by parasites carried by mosquitoes.

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Gout

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Form of arthritis caused by build up of uric acid in joints.