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anomaly /anom·a·ly/ (ah-nom´ah-le) marked deviation from normal, especially as a result of congenital or hereditary defects.anom´alous
Alder's anomaly an autosomal dominant condition in which leukocytes of the myelocytic series, and sometimes all leukocytes, contain coarse azurophilic granules. Chédiak-Higashi anomaly see under syndrome. congenital anomaly a developmental anomaly present at birth. developmental anomaly 1. a structural abnormality of any type. 2. a defect resulting from imperfect embryonic development. Ebstein's anomaly a malformation of the tricuspid valve, usually associated with an atrial septal defect. May-Hegglin anomaly an autosomal dominant disorder of blood cell morphology, characterized by RNA-containing cytoplasmic inclusions (similar to Döhle bodies) in granulocytes, by large, poorly granulated platelets, and by thrombocytopenia. Pelger's nuclear anomaly Pelger-Huët nuclear a. (1). Pelger-Huët nuclear anomaly
1. a hereditary or acquired defect in which the nuclei of neutrophils and eosinophils appear rodlike, spherical, or dumbbell-shaped; the nuclear structure is coarse and lumpy. 2. an acquired condition with similar features, occurring in certain anemias and leukemias.
congenital anomaly, any abnormality present at birth, particularly a structural one, which may be inherited genetically, acquired during gestation, or inflicted during parturition. Also called birth defect. anomaly [ah-nom´ah-le] marked deviation from normal. adj., adj anom´alous. Axenfeld's anomaly a developmental anomaly characterized by a circular opacity of the posterior peripheral cornea, and caused by an irregularly thickened, axially displaced Schwalbe's ring. congenital anomaly (developmental anomaly) absence, deformity, or excess of body parts as the result of faulty development of the embryo. Ebstein's anomaly see ebstein's anomaly. May-Hegglin anomaly a rare dominantly inherited disorder of blood cell morphology, characterized by RNA-containing cytoplasmic inclusions (similar to Döhle bodies) in granulocytes, by large, poorly granulated platelets, and by thrombocytopenia. Patient discussion about congenital anomaly. Q. Is it a birth defect in children? I know about the causes of autism. Is it a birth defect in children? A. it's not an easy answer i'm afraid...there are congenital differences, but no "birth defect" that we can detect. there's a good pdf file that gives a full explanation about it...i think you'll find it useful: Read more or ask a question about congenital anomalyhttp://209.85.129.132/search?q=cache:U7PHTfTAZhYJ:www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/upload/autism_overview_2005.pdf+http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/upload/autism_overview_2005.pdf&hl=iw&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=il Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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