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Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
A chromosomal deletion syndrome that is characterized by distinct craniofacial features, hypotonia and intellectual disability and is caused by a hemizygous deletion of chromosome 4p16.3.
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Overview
A chromosomal deletion syndrome that is characterized by distinct craniofacial features, hypotonia and intellectual disability and is caused by a hemizygous deletion of chromosome 4p16.3.
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