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What are the genetic disorders?
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There are three types of genetic disorders: 1) Single-gene disorders, where a mutation affects one gene. Sickle cell anemia is an example. 2) Chromosomal disorders, where chromosomes (or parts of chromosomes) are missing or changed. 3) Complex disorders, where there are mutations in two or more genes.
Is SVT a genetic disorder?
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The generally sporadic occurrence of Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome or supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) due to an accessory atrioventricular pathway does not suggest an obvious genetic basis, but several lines of evidence suggest that genetic mutations play a role in the development of this abnormality.
What is a genetic disease or disorder?
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A genetic disorder is a condition that is caused by an abnormality in an individual's DNA. Abnormalities can be as small as a single-base mutation in just one gene, or they can involve the addition or subtraction of entire chromosomes. Find out how single gene disorders can be inherited.