Dysmorphology

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Dysmorphology is the study of deviations from normal body shapes . It is a branch of genetics ; regarding humans of human genetics .

As clinical dysmorphology , it deals with specific malformations of certain organ systems in the context of rare clinical pictures. Characteristic combinations of malformations allow conclusions to be drawn about the underlying developmental disorder.

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  1. ↑ a b Buchta, Höper, Sönnichsen: 49.10.7 Clinical Dysmorphology In: Das Hammerexamen - Repetitorium for the 2nd section of the medical examination , p. 1446; Urban & Fischer 2008. ISBN 9783437438011