Health / Medical Topics |
Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome
Pronunciation
A rare genetic syndrome mapped to chromosome 16p13.3 and associated with mutations in the CREBBP gene. It is characterized by mental and growth retardation, distinctive facial features (prominent nose, low-set ears, microcephaly, and small mouth), and broad thumbs and great toes. Patients are at an increased risk of developing benign and malignant neoplasms, including nervous system neoplasms and malignant lymphoproliferative disorders. (NCI Thesaurus)
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
The chloride salt form of rubidium-82, a positron emitting isotope used as an imaging tool. Rubidium chloride Rb-82 accumulates in myocardial cells…
An element with atomic symbol Rb, atomic number 37, and atomic weight 85.468.
A drug that is used to treat many types of cancer and is being studied in the treatment of other types of…
A highly contagious viral infection caused by the measles virus. Symptoms appear 8-12 days after exposure and include a rash, cough, fever…
The determination of the amount of Rubeola IgM antibody present in a sample.
The determination of the amount of Rubeola IgG antibody present in a sample.