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dysplasiaAbnormal formation of a bodily structure or tissue, usually bone, that may occur in any part of the body. Several types are well-defined diseases in humans. In the most common, epiphyseal dysplasia, the ends of children's bones (epiphyses) grow and harden very slowly; dwarfism often results (sometimes only in the legs), and degenerative joint disease usually develops by middle age. Large dogs bred for narrow hips may have hip dysplasia, with abnormalities involving the head of the thighbone and the hip socket. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The types of ectodermal dysplasia are distinguished by the specific permutation of ectodermal defects and precise mode of inheritance. Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is one of 150 syndromes marked by defects in skin, hair, teeth, and nails. What began as a simple quest for information to help our family deal with the challenges of ectodermal dysplasia (ED) grew to become what is now the National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED). |
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