Sentences with phrase «partial loss of function»

The variant has been found in two men with prostate cancer, and in vitro analysis suggests it causes a partial loss of function of the gene.

In the case of CHD2, scientists collaborating with the EuroEPINOMICS RES consortium used antisense technology to rapidly generate zebrafish larvae with a partial loss of function of this gene, and were then able to detect epileptic seizures in these animals using electrographic analysis (this method is very similar to electroencephalography, or EEG, which is used to analyze seizures in humans).

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Because partial nephrectomy provides superior oncologic control — sometimes at the expense of renal function loss and increased overall mortality — analysis of how these factors should be weighed may facilitate clearer guidelines for selection among nephron - sparing treatments.

In most cases of familial motor neuronopathy, the disease is caused by either gain - of - adverse - effect mutations or partial loss - of - function mutations in ubiquitously expressed genes that serve essential cellular functions.

However, it can also arise where a common, externally forced growth signal influences the more localized fit of a standardization curve, resulting in the partial, or even complete, loss of a relatively short - term climate signal (in the case of more flexible standardization curves) and the distortion of medium - term climate trends in adjacent periods (where less flexible, but still «fitted,» standardization functions are employed).

If you've lost full or partial function in a limb or body part, or suffered a work - related amputation, you would be eligible for benefits under «schedule loss of use».

Either form of paralysis can be complete (total loss of function and sensation below the injury) or partial.

Massachusetts workers can receive workers» compensation benefits for any disfigurement (s) and / or loss of function of a body part that occur as a result of an injury while at work — such as permanent scarring on the face, neck or arms — and are also entitled to benefits if an injury caused partial or permanent loss of function to any part of their body, such as their arms or legs.

A spinal cord injury often results in a loss, either partial or complete, of sensation, strength or function, below where the injury occurred.

Spinal cord injuries refer to any damage to the spinal cord that results in loss of motor function, sensation or partial or total paralysis.

Permanent partial disability: a severe injury that is permanent, such as the loss of sight in one eye, but where the worker will be able to resume some job functions.