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BRACHYDACTYLY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Embryology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- brachydactyly
1, record 1, English, brachydactyly
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- brachydactylia 1, record 1, English, brachydactylia
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Abnormal shortness of the fingers and toes. 1, record 1, English, - brachydactyly
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Dermatoglyphics) in other chromosomal aberrations) It is also found in some single-gene disorders (e.g., brachydactyly Type A) and in many children with multiple congenital malformations but with normal karyotypes. 1, record 1, English, - brachydactyly
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Embryologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- brachydactylie
1, record 1, French, brachydactylie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Malformation caractérisée par des doigts plus courts que la normale et qui est attribuable à un arrêt ou à une anomalie du développement. 2, record 1, French, - brachydactylie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Embriología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- braquidactilia
1, record 1, Spanish, braquidactilia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- brachydactyly
1, record 2, English, brachydactyly
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Excessively shortened tubular bones in hands and feet. 1, record 2, English, - brachydactyly
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
During the period of bone growth, the hallmark is "cone epiphysis," the apex of which protrudes into the adjacent metaphysis. Epiphyses close prematurely leading to short, broad tubular bones. 1, record 2, English, - brachydactyly
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- brachydactylie
1, record 2, French, brachydactylie
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminution congénitale de la longueur des doigts qui est sous la dépendance de certains gènes. 1, record 2, French, - brachydactylie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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