Villous atrophyOccurs when the intestinal villi (=fingerlike structures in the small intestine that increase the surface of the intestine) flatten, leaving a virtually flat surface with a reduced surface for absorption. |
VitaminVitamins are a group of substances that are needed for normal cell function, growth, and development. |
Vitamin B12 |
VitiligoIs a skin disease characterized by patches of skin losing their pigment. This means that these patches have a lighter color compared to the normal skin color of that person. The cause is normally unknown, but it is assumed that an autoimmune disease can be the trigger. There is no known cure. |
William's-Beuren syndromeA part of chromosome 7 is missing. Willams-Beuren syndrome is characterized by mild to moderate intellectual disability and problems with heart and blood vessels. Outgoing personality, striking verbal abilities and certain facial features are also present. |