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Pagon RA, Bird TD, Dolan CR, et al., editors. GeneReviews™ [Internet]. Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993-.

Bookshelf ID: NBK5190

Glossary Instructions

Using the Glossary in a GeneReview

  • Click on a defined term (linked in text).

  • Definition will appear in a new, smaller window.

  • Click on another linked term in the GeneReview to display a new definition.

  • To remove glossary links from the GeneReview, click Disable Glossary Links at the top right.

Illustrative Material (for select terms)

  • Click on Image LearnMore.jpg for a textual or graphic explanation of the term.

  • Click on Image CaseExample.jpg for a vignette illustrating the term.

  • Click on Image DiseaseExample.jpg for an illustrated discussion of the term in the context of a disease.

  • See Clinical Implications, highlighted in Image CaseExample.jpg pages, for related points to consider in the context of clinical care.

  • To return to the GeneReview, close Glossary window(s) or click in GeneReview.

Using the Full Glossary

  • To access the Full Glossary, click Image FullGlossary.jpg or go to Educational Materials (see navigation bar).

  • Search by term or use the alphabetical index.

  • Click on Image LearnMore.jpg, Image CaseExample.jpg, or Image DiseaseExample.jpg for further explanation.

Printing Glossary Pages

  • Select Print this page.

  • If printing in black and white, set to print in grayscale for best resolution of details.

Copyright © 1993-2012, University of Washington, Seattle. All rights reserved.

Cover of GeneReviews™
GeneReviews™ [Internet].
Pagon RA, Bird TD, Dolan CR, et al., editors.
Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993-.

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