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The Gale encyclopedia of genetic disorders/Stacey L. Blachford, associate editor.
p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Summary: Presents nearly four hundred articles describing genetic disorders, conditions, tests, and treatments, including high-profile diseases such as Alzheimer's, breast cancer, and heart disease.

ISBN 0-7876-5612-7 (set : hardcover : alk.paper

1. Genetic disorders—Encyclopedias, Juvenile. [1. Genetic disorders—Encyclopedias. 2. Diseases—Encyclopedias.]

I. Blachford, Stacey.

RB155.5 .G35 2001
616'.042'03—dc21

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