When Geneticists Assess Dysmorphology, What Do They Consider

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Multiple Choice

When geneticists assess dysmorphology, what do they consider?

• A)The "gestalt"
• B)The general feel and overall appearance of the patient
• C)Specific dysmorphic features, such as the shape of the face and the position of the ears
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Refractory Error

Refractive error is a common eye disorder involving inaccuracies in the focusing of light on the retina, leading to blurred vision, which can be corrected by glasses, contact lenses, or surgery.

Acute Central Vision

The ability to see objects clearly and sharply in the central part of the visual field, essential for tasks requiring fine detail.

Auricle

The external portion of the ear, which captures sound waves and directs them into the ear canal.

External Auditory Canal

Short canal that opens to the exterior environment and terminates at the eardrum; part of the external ear.