Prader–Willi syndrome (/ˈprɑːdər ˈvɪli/; abbreviated P.W.S) is a rare genetic disorder in which seven genes (or some subset thereof) on chromosome 15 (q 11–13) are deleted or unexpressed (chromosome 15q […]
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Abdominal obesity
Abdominal obesity also known as belly fat or clinically as central obesity is excessive abdominal fat around the stomach and abdomen. There is a strong correlation between central obesity and […]
Insulin resistance
Insulin resistance (IR) is a physiological condition in which cells fail to respond to the normal actions of the hormone insulin. The body produces insulin but the cells in the […]
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a disorder of energy utilization and storage diagnosed by a co-occurrence of three out of five of the following medical conditions: abdominal (central) obesity elevated blood pressure […]
Münchausen syndrome
Münchausen syndrome is a psychiatric factitious disorder wherein those affected feign disease illness or psychological trauma to draw attention sympathy or reassurance to themselves. It is also sometimes known as […]
Ectopic pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy or eccysis is a complication of pregnancy in which the embryo implants outside the uterine cavity. With rare exceptions ectopic pregnancies are not viable. Furthermore they are […]
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) also called hyperandrogenic anovulation (HA) is one of the most common endocrine disorders among females. PCOS has a diverse range of causes that are not entirely […]
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is a malignant neoplasm arising from cells originating in the cervix uteri. One of the most common symptoms of cervical cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding but in some […]
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a gynecological condition in which cells from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) appear and flourish outside the uterine cavity most commonly on the membrane which lines the […]
Fragile X syndrome
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) also known as Martin–Bell syndrome or Escalante’s syndrome (more commonly used in South American countries) is a genetic syndrome that is the most widespread single-gene cause […]