Fetal Research and Applications A Conference Summary (1994) / Chapter Skim
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Axon. Long, slender extensions of neurons down which neuronal electrical impulses travel, culminating in the release of neurotransmitter across the synapse to a target cell.
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by using chemically labeled, single strands of complementary nucleotide sequences to serve as probes that are detected by fluorescent compounds. Fragile X syndrome.
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An inherited mucopolysaccharide storage disease, caused by an inborn enzyme deficiency, that causes abnormalities in a variety of organ systems and leads to early death. Hydrops.
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Ultrasound. Prenatal diagnostic tool that uses sound waves to create moving images of the fetus.
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X chromosome carries the mutation. An example of this type of inherited disorder is hemophilia.
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