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In recent years, doctors and scientists have made great strides in increasing our knowledge of hundreds of genetic disorders. Many serious disorders have now been identified as having a genetic basis, and treatment for birth defects has improved substantially."The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects, Third Edition" offers lay readers and professionals alike the most comprehensive single-volume reference to congenital disorders and birth defects. This accessible volume contains more than 1,000 expertly written entries - including more than 135 new entries and more than 60 revised entries, extensive appendixes providing updated tables of statistics and directories of service and support groups, and a concise introductory history of human genetics. This new edition has been extensively updated to reflect the most current research.

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Definitive, authoritative, reliable, complete reference. by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)

5 Stars
August 03, 2000
Now in a fully updated and expanded second edition, The Encyclopedia Of Genetic Disorders And Birth Defects offers fifty new entries including the latest facts on genetic terminology, revised entries which reflect the latest research, and extensive bibliographies which provide all needed for further, in-depth research. The Encyclopedia Of Genetic Disorders And Birth Defects is an excellent, definitive, authoritative and reliable all-in-one reference which provides the very latest health information.

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