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happy-puppet syndrome

hap·py-pup·pet syndrome

(hăp′ē-pŭp′ĭt)
n.
A congenital syndrome of unknown cause that is characterized by mental retardation, ataxic movements, hypotonia, epileptic seizures, prolonged and easily provoked spasms of laughter, prognathism, and an open-mouthed facial expression.
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