Tag: Genetic Factors

  • Central Precocious Puberty

    Central Precocious Puberty Definition and Description of Central Precocious Puberty Central Precocious Puberty (CPP) refers to the unusually early onset of puberty typically before age 9 in boys and before age 8 in girls. This medical condition involves the premature activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis, leading to the development of secondary sexual characteristics. Central…

  • Brazilian Pemphigus Foliaceus

    Brazilian Pemphigus Foliaceus Definition and Description of Brazilian Pemphigus Foliaceus Brazilian Pemphigus Foliaceus (BPF) is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder characterized by the presence of blisters and erosions on the skin. It primarily affects the epidermis, leading to superficial lesions due to the loss of adhesion between skin cells. The condition is notably endemic in…

  • Baldness

    Baldness Definition and Description of Baldness Baldness, or alopecia, refers to the partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it typically grows. While often associated with the scalp, baldness can occur in other regions as well. It can be categorized into different types, including androgenetic alopecia (commonly known as male…

  • B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults

    B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults Definition and Description of B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia for Adults B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in adults is a rapidly progressing cancer characterized by the overproduction of immature B-lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell crucial for the immune response. In this form of leukemia, an abnormal proliferation of…

  • ACC — Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma

    ACC — Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Definition and Description of ACC — Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC) is a rare form of cancer that primarily affects the salivary glands, but it can also occur in other areas such as the respiratory tract, breast, and skin. ACC is characterized by slow growth and a tendency…

  • ACC — Agenesis of Corpus Callosum

    ACC — Agenesis of Corpus Callosum Definition and Description of ACC — Agenesis of Corpus Callosum Agenesis of Corpus Callosum (ACC) is a neurological condition characterized by the partial or complete absence of the corpus callosum, a crucial structure that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This condition can occur either as…