Creator: Dr. Smitha S. Dutt
Keywords: Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome, Glossary

Written by Dr. Smitha S. Dutt, PhD

Medically Reviewed by dr. christopher barry, MD, PhD, FACS (USA)

Last Updated on Apr 22, 2015

Glossary

Autonomous chromosomes: Chromosomes contain DNA within an individual. The normal human genetic makeup is made up of 23 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes.

Recessive gene: A recessive gene is a defective copy that does not have any effect unless it is paired with another defective copy on the other chromosome.

Pyrexia: This is a medical term for fever.

Dystonia: This indicates muscle contractions that are involuntary and have an effect on the posture as well as cause slow movements.

Published on Apr 21, 2015
Last Updated on Apr 22, 2015

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