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Chromosome 16p11.2 Deletion Syndrome, 593-Kb
A chromosomal deletion syndrome characterized by language delay and mild intellectual disability that is caused by partial deletion of a contiguous 593-kb region of chromosome 16p11.2 (chr16:29.5-30.1 Mb).
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Overview
A chromosomal deletion syndrome characterized by language delay and mild intellectual disability that is caused by partial deletion of a contiguous 593-kb region of chromosome 16p11.2 (chr16:29.5-30.1 Mb).
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