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familial Mediterranean fever

An inherited disease whose chief symptoms are recurrent fevers and severe abdominal pain due to inflammation of the abdominal cavity. Other symptoms include arthritis, chest pain from inflammation of the lung cavity, and skin rashes.


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fibroblasts

A type of cell found just underneath the surface of the skin. Fibroblasts are part of the support structure for tissues and organs.


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fluorescence in situ hybridization

(FISH) A process which vividly paints chromosomes or portions of chromosomes with fluorescent molecules. This technique is useful for identifying chromosomal abnormalities and gene mapping. 



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