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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for menkes
  1. Menkes disease 
    Menkes disease is a genetic disorder in which the body has a problem absorbing and distributing copper ... Menkes disease is caused by a defect in the ATP7A gene. The defect makes it hard for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001160.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Trichorrhexis nodosa 
    ... ammonia in the body (argininosuccinic aciduria) Iron deficiency Menkes syndrome ( Menkes kinky hair syndrome ) Ectodermal dysplasia (a group of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001449.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Copper in diet 
    ... get enough copper from the foods they eat. Menkes disease (kinky hair syndrome) is a very rare ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002419.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Dry hair 
    ... parathyroid ( hypoparathyroidism ) Underactive thyroid ( hypothyroidism ) Other hormone abnormalities Menkes kinky hair syndrome
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003245.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Ceruloplasmin blood test 
    ... absorb copper, but are unable to release it ( Menkes syndrome ) Group of disorders that damage the kidneys ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003662.htm - Medical Encyclopedia