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deletion syndrome

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deletion syndrome,
any of a group of congenital autosomal anomalies that result from the loss of part of a chromosome as a result of breakage of a chromatid during meiosis. An example is cat-cry syndrome, which results from the absence of the short arm of chromosome 5.

deletion syndrome
Clinical genetics Any of number of hereditary conditions caused by a major loss of chromosome segments; all are rare, often have microcephaly, and an IQ < 50


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Over the years, the school has provided services and support for families and children with Down syndrome, William's syndrome, Rett syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, P-4 deletion syndrome, PDD and Apert syndrome as well as children with visual, speech and hearing delays.
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