genetic disorder
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The drug was approved to treat lipoprotein lipase deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that prevents the body from properly breaking down fat particles in the blood.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Born with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that causes mucus to become thick and sticky, she has just 9% lung function.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
People with roots in the Outer Hebrides and north west Ireland face the highest known risk of developing hemochromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes the body to absorb and store too much iron.
From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026
“It’s possible you have a genetic disorder like Factor V Leiden which can substantially increase your risk of developing blood clots,” he wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025
Instead, I recited, “I have an extremely rare genetic disorder that causes malformation of the limbs.”
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
