e-therapy

n. an Internet-based form of distance therapy used to expand access to clinical services typically offered face-to-face. This therapy can be conducted via webcam, in real-time messaging, in chat rooms, and in e-mail messages. Also called online therapy.

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July 27th 2024

trinucleotide repeat

a contiguous repetition of the same three nucleotides within a nucleic acid (DNA or RNA). The occurrence of extra trinucleotide repeats in certain genes causes dysfunction, inluding Huntington’s disease and fragile X syndrome.