Book
Understanding genetics : a primer for couples and families / Angela Scheuerle.
Record details
- ISBN: 0275981894 (alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9780275981891 (alk. paper)
- Physical Description: xii, 209 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- Edition: [Patient ed.].
- Publisher: Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2005.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Pt. 1: Basic things to know. What is a genetics doctor? ; Primer on family history ; Who is affected by genetic disease? ; DNA, chromosomes and genes -- Pt. 2: Pregnancy and pregnancy planning. Forewarned and forearmed ; When genetic disease runs in a family ; Hidden genetic risks ; Prenatal testing ; What if a test is positive? -- Pt. 3: Genetics in infancy and childhood. Abnormalities in the fetus and infant ; Abnormalities in the child ; When the problem cannot be fixed -- Pt. 4: Genetics in puberty and adolescence. When things go right ; When things go wrong--female ; When things go wrong--male ; Teenage angst -- Pt. 5: Adult genetic disease. Genetic conditions that come on later ; Genetics of common adult diseases ; Knowledge is power. |
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| Subject: | Medical genetics > Popular works. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | RB 155 .S283 2005 | 30534416 | General Collection | Available | - |