Smith-Magenis syndrome

Smith-Magenis syndrome

(smĭth′mă-gĕn′ĭs)

[Ann C. M. Smith, contemporary U.S. genetics counselor; Ellen Magenis, contemporary U.S. physician]

A rare form of genetic mental retardation characterized by chronic ear infections, erratic sleep patterns, head banging, picking at skin, and pulling off fingernails and toenails. Location: chromosome 17. Treatment is symptomatic.

Magenis,

Ellen, 20th century U.S. physician.

Smith-Magenis syndrome - see under Smith, Ann CM

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Smith,

Ann C.M., 20th century U.S. genetics counselor.

Smith-Magenis syndrome - a rare form of mental retardation.