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Mutant forms of the breast cancer genes, BRCA-1 and BRCA-2, also predispose to ovarian cancer.
Lewy Body Disease
A type of progressive dementia associated with abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain.
Loss of
Experiencing the absence or subtraction of something once held important or valuable, which can cause emotional distress.
Motor Control
The process by which humans and animals use their brain and nervous system to activate and coordinate the muscles and limbs involved in the performance of a motor skill.
Trisomy-21
A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, also known as Down syndrome.
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