The Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders and Birth Defects (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Facts on File Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Library of Health and Living
Release date:	February 2008
First published:	February 2008
Authors:	James Wynbrandt • Mark D. Ludman
Dimensions:	235 x 187 x 37mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	528
Edition:	3rd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8160-6396-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > General Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > Congenital diseases & disorders > Hereditary diseases & disorders Promotions
LSN:	0-8160-6396-6
Barcode:	9780816063963

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