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Bloom's syndrome (bl

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A rare genetic disease that is carried by an autosomal recessive gene and results in small stature, photosensitive skin, and a predisposition to various cancers.

Bloom's syndrome

Etymology: David Bloom, American physician, b. 1892

a rare genetic disease occurring mainly in Ashkenazi Jews. It is transmitted as an autosomal-recessive trait and is characterized by growth retardation, dilated capillaries of the face and arms, sensitivity to sunlight, and an increased risk of malignancy.

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Bloom's syndrome (redirected from Bloom syndrome)

Bloom's syndrome
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