Lecture 13 Flashcards
1
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What does congenital mean?
A
Present at birth but not necessarily genetic.
2
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What are exmaples of genetic congenital diseases?
A
Downs syndrome, cystic fibrosis
3
Q
What is diagnostic testing?
A
Relating to a diagnosis, a symptom of distinguishing feature serving as supporting evidence.
4
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What is susceptibility testing?
A
The likelihood of suffering from an adverse effect when exposed to a noxious stimulus. Predictive.
