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
Cox's fetus was diagnosed with trisomy 18, a genetic abnormality that usually results in miscarriage, stillbirth or death soon after birth.
From Salon • Dec. 8, 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
Long was born with fibular hemimelia, a genetic abnormality which caused her lower legs to not develop properly.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2021
