Birth Defects and Hereditary Influences Crossword

caused by inheritance of recessive genes, more likely to affect Caucasians than African or Asian-Americans.
an inherited disease most common among eastern European families of Jewish descent.
passed on from mothers to sons only; prevents blood from clotting.
malformed red blood cells that deprive the body of oxygen and prevalent in African Americans.
result of one twin taking nourishment from the other twin (fertility drugs).
manifests in adulthood; leads to dementia.
a condition in which the body is unable to process and use a specific protein that is present in nearly all foods.
gap in upper lip or palate; caused by hereditary or environmental or both.
an increase of cerebro-spinal fluid around the brain, resulting in an enlargement of the skull, the fluid can be drained into the abdominal cavity.
transmitted by female carriers, usually affects males only.
a congenital condition in which part of the spinal cord or meninges protrudes through a cleft in the spinal column.
associated with mental retardation, increased risk of heart defects, leukemia, poor muscle tone, and distinctive physical characteristics.
infection caused by a parasite.