MedlinePlus Tutorial for Librarians and Health Educators

Genetics


Genetics Conditions


The Genetic Conditions section allows you to browse alphabetically for signs, symptoms, cause, and more.

For example, let’s select the letter D and then Down syndrome.

Genetics Alphabetical listing - D

Genetics Alphabetical Listing - D


Genetics Alphabetical listing - Down syndrome

Genetics Alphabetical Listing - Down syndrome


Genetics Conditions Page

On a Genetic Conditions page (in this example Down syndrome), you will see a detailed description of the condition. Further down the page is more detail about the frequency, causes, inheritance likelihood and other names of the genetic condition.

Note that there are also links to MedlinePlus related health topics, the Medical Encyclopedia, related medical tests, and other pages in the Genetics section. There are also links to other additional information and references.

Down Syndrome Health Topic Page Top

Down Syndrome Health Topic Page - Top


Down Syndrome Health Topic Page Bottom

Down Syndrome Health Topic Page - Scrolled Down