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Paget's Disease Chronic bone disorder that causes bones to enlarge and weaken. Symptoms: Bone pain, Bone deformities, Fractures, Increased head size, Bowed limbs, and Curved spine Who: Sir James Paget, a British surgeon and pathologist, first described Paget's disease
Cushing Disease Hormonal disorder characterized by excessive production of the hormone cortisol. Symptoms: Thin skin and easy bruising, Purple stretch marks on the skin, Round, moon-shaped face Who: Harvey Cushing (1869-1939) discovered endocrinologist or a neuroendocr
Down Syndrome Genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21 Symptoms: physical features and intellectual disabilities associated with Down syndrome vary in severity among individuals Who: John Langdon Down in 1866 British physician
Bell's Palsy Temporary paralysis or weakness of the facial muscles on one side of the face. Symptoms: Sudden weakness or paralysis on one side of the face, Drooping of the eyebrow, eyelid, and mouth, Difficulty closing one eye Who:
Lynch Syndrome Inherited genetic disorder that increases the risk of developing certain types of cancer, particularly colorectal (colon and rectal) cancer
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