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specialist

One who devotes himself to some specialty; as, a medical specialist, one who devotes himself to diseases of particular parts of the body, as the eye, the ear, the nerves, etc.


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Is the ability to segment while reading a genetic trait?

I recently attended an online class where the reading specialist running the session noted that the ability to segment (in regards to phonological awareness) is a genetically inherited trait? Is this true? What studies have been done on this?

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by amylea14
Tue Jan 08, 2013 6:28 pm
 
Forum: Genetics
Topic: Is the ability to segment while reading a genetic trait?
Replies: 2
Views: 542

Stomach bloating and weight gain

... drinks to keep my energy somewhat up but it makes me swell and get in pain so I am at a loss. I am now being referred to Duke University to a specialist, I hope that they get it scheduled really soon because I cannot take this anymore. I've gained 15 lbs in 3 months. Any help or suggestions ...

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by BloatedSC
Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:17 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
Replies: 448
Views: 2322165

Re: What's the Connection Between Hypothyroidism and Seizures?

... quantities of TSH. My brother has been having seizures lately and found his thyroid level to be dangerously low. Trying to talk him into seeing specialist for thyroid but he puts a great deal of trust into his PCP.

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by PatrickRn
Mon May 14, 2012 4:56 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: What's the Connection Between Hypothyroidism and Seizures?
Replies: 8
Views: 8798

Re: Genetic/Chromosomal testing from autopsy of miscarried baby

... miscarriages, each one around 14 to 16 weeks. After the 3rd miscarriage, the fetus was tested and no genetic abnormalities found. My fertility OB specialist thought my miscarriages were therefore a random thing. I then became pregnant with my 4th pregnancy and final pregnancy. At 16 weeks, I had ...

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by hade
Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:47 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Genetic/Chromosomal testing from autopsy of miscarried baby
Replies: 7
Views: 7974

Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain

... fatique, weaker muscles, inflammation of joint ,itch ears, weight gain and also i was sick al lthe time with flu like issues. So i went to specialist , on doctor diagose me with fibromyaglia , arthritis. three months of my liver almost fail from medication. I was sent to another specialist ...

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by andy1978
Sun Nov 27, 2011 3:00 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
Replies: 448
Views: 2322165
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