genetic abnormality
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It will facilitate the development of bespoke therapies that target a specific problem, such as a genetic abnormality, that causes severely debilitating or life-threatening diseases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
Testing showed a fatal genetic abnormality in her fetus, a mutation that would kill it in utero or shortly after birth.
From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2023
In April, the FDA warned that the tests could give false results, including “reporting a genetic abnormality when the fetus does not actually have one.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2022
The research showed women who have a common genetic abnormality in their cancers could expect to survive almost twice as long after being given Capivaertib than those given the standard treatment alone.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2022
“Hi, Jakob 1. I’m Jake,” the 16-year-old said, naming the little furry creature engineered to have the same genetic abnormality he has.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2022