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Chromosome 16p11.2 Duplication Syndrome
A chromosomal duplication syndrome that is caused by duplication of the chromosome 16p11.2 region that is characterized by low weight, a small head size, and developmental delay, especially in speech and language.
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Overview
A chromosomal duplication syndrome that is caused by duplication of the chromosome 16p11.2 region that is characterized by low weight, a small head size, and developmental delay, especially in speech and language.
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