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Mois de la neurofibromatose [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Cancers and Oncology
OBS

May is officially recognized as Neurofibromatosis Month. NF is caused by spontaneous mutation of a gene that every human has. This mutation acts to promote tumour development in over one in four thousand North Americans. Parliament of Canada, 37th Parliament, 1st Session, Edited Hansard • Number 063, Wednesday, May 16, 2001.

French

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  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Cancers et oncologie
OBS

Mois de mai est reconnu officiellement comme le Mois de la neurofibromatose. Cette maladie est provoquée par la mutation spontanée d'un gêne propre à tous les humains. Cette mutation favorise le développement de tumeurs chez plus d'un Nord-Américain sur quatre mille. Parlement du Canada, Travaux des Chambres, 37e législature, 1re session, Hansard révisé • Numéro 063, Mercredi 16 mai 2001.

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