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Deafness-Dystonia-Optic Neuronopathy Syndrome
A mitochondrial metabolism disease that is characterized by hearing loss that begins early in life, problems with movement, impaired vision, and behavior problems, and is caused by mutations in the TIMM8A gene resulting
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Overview
A mitochondrial metabolism disease that is characterized by hearing loss that begins early in life, problems with movement, impaired vision, and behavior problems, and is caused by mutations in the TIMM8A gene resulting
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