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genotype

genetic makeup of an individual

germ layers organizational grouping of cells during pre-embryonic development into ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm
harelip see cleft lip
Hemifacial microsomia Go to Oral and Facial disorders page.
homeotic gene(s) Go to Genetics and Environment page, or genetics-related links in Related Links page
Hox gene(s) Go to Genetics and Environment page, or genetics-related links in Related Links page
hydration the taking in of water, usually used in sense of reduced hydration or deydration.
hypertelorism condition characterized by abnormal distance between the eyes (orbit), often associated with dysostosis.
hypoplasia underdevelopment in a tissue or organ
inferior from below
intracranial within the cranium, or skull
intramembranous (direct) ossification bone formation process that creates bone directly, without going through cartilage stage. Go to Bone Formation page.
ipsilateral same side
lambdoid suture suture separating the posterior edge of the parietal bone from the occipital bone. Go to Neonatal page.
lateral from the side
lateral plate mesoderm region of mesoderm that contributes to bone formation of the jaw and lower face. Go to Bone Formation page.

 


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