Robbins Pathologic Basis of DiseasePresenting the latest edition of this popular, comprehensive and practical text of pathology. Written with great clarity for easy readability, this reference offers detailed discussions of genetic disorders, cellular injury and death, neoplasia, the skeletal system and soft tissue tumors, and much more. Completely revised and updated, this edition is even more user-friendly with the use of text boxes for key topics in each chapter and a new full-color design. Features 1200 excellent 4-color illustrations! |
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Page 141
... genetic diseases by transfer of somatic cells transfected with the normal gene , although not yet attained , is on the horizon . Much interest is focused on transplantation of patients ' hema- topoietic stem cells that have been ...
... genetic diseases by transfer of somatic cells transfected with the normal gene , although not yet attained , is on the horizon . Much interest is focused on transplantation of patients ' hema- topoietic stem cells that have been ...
Page 182
... GENETIC DISEASES Diagnosis of genetic diseases requires examination of genetic material ( i.e. , chromosomes and genes ) . Hence , two general methods are employed : cytogenetic analysis and molecular analysis . Cytogenetic analysis ...
... GENETIC DISEASES Diagnosis of genetic diseases requires examination of genetic material ( i.e. , chromosomes and genes ) . Hence , two general methods are employed : cytogenetic analysis and molecular analysis . Cytogenetic analysis ...
Page 277
... genetic basis of cancer . □ Nonlethal genetic damage lies at the heart of carcino- genesis . Such genetic damage ( or mutation ) may be ac- quired by the action of environmental agents , such as chemicals , radiation , or viruses , or ...
... genetic basis of cancer . □ Nonlethal genetic damage lies at the heart of carcino- genesis . Such genetic damage ( or mutation ) may be ac- quired by the action of environmental agents , such as chemicals , radiation , or viruses , or ...
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GENERAL PATHOLOGY | 1 |
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Acute and Chronic Inflammation | 50 |
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