Word: lamellar
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...born wrapped inside a rare membrane that causes its skin to peel away in gobs, leaving the baby dangerously exposed to infection. Viewing a high-resolution picture of the youngster sent to the hospital and displayed on a PC, Weiss is able to diagnose the condition, known as lamellar ichthyosis, and suggest a treatment. "It was pretty horrendous," he says of the infant's condition. "But we were able to tell them what it was and how to treat it without having to transfer the baby...
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