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Prader-Willi syndrome [¦präd·ər ¦wil·ē ′sin‚drōm] (medicine) A genetic disorder that is caused by defects on the paternally derived chromosome 15, causing mild mental retardation, neonatal hypotonia, hypogonadism, compulsive overeating, childhood onset obesity, and mild facial dysmorphism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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22-23: Conference, Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association, Mississauga, ON [E] opwsa@allstream. Two other neurodevelopmental disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome and Angelman syndrome, have also been linked with damage to the same area of chromosome 15. Work and employment issues are analyzed for individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome as well as individuals with HIV/AIDS. |
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