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NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms

2 results found for: O

onychodystrophy
(ON-ih-koh-DIS-truh-fee)
Distortion or malformation of the fingernails and toenails. Also called nail dystrophy.
oral papilloma
(OR-ul PA-pih-LOH-muh)
A benign growth of epithelial cells in the mouth or on the lips. This condition is associated with Cowden syndrome, which is a hereditary syndrome associated with the development of several types of cancer.