chromosome 18, deletion of long arm

a chromosomal disorder involving absence of a portion of chromosome 18 and resulting in microcephaly, short stature, hypotonia, hearing impairment, foot deformities, and intellectual disability. Also called distal 18q-.

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May 10th 2024

isotropy

n. the state of being the same, especially with respect to direction or orientation, symmetry of form, or uniformity of responses in the different parts of something. Compare anisotropy. —isotropic adj.