The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects

The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects
ISBN-10
1438120958
ISBN-13
9781438120959
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
705
Language
English
Published
2009-01-01
Publisher
Infobase Publishing
Authors
James Wynbrandt, Mark D. Ludman

Description

Includes numerous entries that describe the condition, its prognosis, prevalence, mode of inheritance and the availability of carrier screening and prenatal diagnosis. Entries for subjects and terminology important to genetic disorders and congenital anomalies are also included.

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