| ataxia-telangiectasia |
A rare, inherited, progressive, degenerative disease of childhood that causes loss of muscle control, a weakened immune system, and an increased risk of cancer.
Ãâó: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| ataxia-telangiectasia |
A disease (loss of muscle control, and reddening of the skin) in human beings caused by a defect in DNA repair mechanisms induced by ionising radiation (X-rays, beta and alpha particles, gamma rays).
Ãâó: helios.bto.ed.ac.uk/bto/glossary/ab.htm
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| ataxia-telangiectasia |
This inherited disorder affects many multiple systems in the body, including progressive degeneration of the cerebellum, a part of the brain, the appearance of spider veins, immunodeficiency that leads to recurrent respiratory infections, and a predisposition to cancer. It may include cancer of the brain, breast, leukemia, lymphoma, skin, stomach and uterus.
Ãâó: www.vh.org/adult/patient/cancercenter/prevention/p...
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| ataxia-telangiectasia |
(AT) - a genetically inherited disease. Sufferers of AT have neurological and immune system impairment, and increased susceptibility to various kinds of cancers. This condition is associated with several mutations in the ATM gene.
Ãâó: www.qimr.edu.au/qimr_glossary.html
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| ataxia-telangiectasia s. |
ataxia-telangiectasia; see under ataxia.
Ãâó: www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_health_library.j...
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