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Apert syndrome
Definition:
Apert Syndrome is a genetic defect and falls under the broad classification of craniofacial/limb anomalies. It can be inherited from a parent who has Apert, or may be a fresh mutation. It occurs in approximately 1 per 160,000 to 200,000 live births. Apert syndrome is primarily characterized by specific malformations of the skull, midface, hands, and feet.
Central nervous system Birth Defect
Definition:
Neural tube defects, hydrocephaly, holoprosencephaly, Dandy-Walker malformation
Parkinson's disease
Definition:
A progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the part of the brain that helps control muscle movement.
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