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Results 1 - 10 of 12 for Factor X deficiency
  1. Bleeding Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Normally, if you get hurt, your body forms a blood clot to stop the bleeding. For blood to clot, your body needs cells called platelets and proteins known as clotting ...
  2. Hemophilia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... mutation) that provides instructions for making the clotting factor proteins. The change may mean that the clotting proteins don't work properly or that they are missing altogether. These genes are on the X chromosome. You may have one or two X ...
  3. Immune System and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is the immune system? Your immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs. Together they help the body fight infections and other ...
  4. Genetic Brain Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    A genetic brain disorder is caused by a variation or a mutation in a gene. A variation is a different form of a gene. A mutation is a change in a gene. ...
  5. Blood Clots (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is a blood clot? A blood clot is a mass of blood that forms when platelets, proteins, and cells in the blood stick together. When you get hurt, your ...
  6. Brain Tumors (National Library of Medicine)  
    A brain tumor is a growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign, with no cancer cells, or malignant, with cancer cells ...
  7. Emphysema (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Rarely, a genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency can play a role in causing emphysema. Who is at risk for emphysema? The risk factors for emphysema include: Smoking. This the main risk ...
  8. Growth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Does your child seem much shorter - or much taller - than other kids his or her age? It could be normal. Some children may be small for their age but still be ...
  9. Chronic Bronchitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Rarely, a genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency can play a role in causing chronic bronchitis. Who is at risk for chronic bronchitis? The risk factors for chronic bronchitis include: Smoking. This the main ...
  10. COPD (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Rarely, a genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency can play a role in causing COPD. Who is at risk for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)? The risk factors for COPD include: Smoking. This the main risk ...
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