genetic disorder

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Born with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that causes mucus to become thick and sticky, she has just 9% lung function.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

One of Splinter’s patients, 17-month-old Genesis Dixon, has a rare genetic disorder called Joubert syndrome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

A global team of researchers led by Shinghua Ding at the University of Missouri has discovered a new genetic disorder that interferes with muscle function and movement control.

From Science Daily • Nov. 6, 2025

Both brothers died of Hungtington’s disease, a genetic disorder that began to severely debilitate them during their 30s.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025

Instead, I recited, “I have an extremely rare genetic disorder that causes malformation of the limbs.”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling