Edwards syndrome, also known as trisomy 18, is a genetic disorder in which many parts of the body are affected. Affected babies are often born small and have heart defects, and other features include a small head, a small jaw, clenched fists with overlapping fingers, and severe intellectual disability.
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ICD-10 ChapterXVII: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
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1. Wikipedia: Trisomy 18
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Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, is a genetic disorder.
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Babies are often born small and have heart defects.
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Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, is a genetic disorder.
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Most cases of trisomy 18 are due to problems during the formation of the reproductive cells or during early development.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
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Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genetic information that produce diseases in the affected people.
4. Edwards Syndrome (Wikipedia)
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Trisomy 18, also known as Edwards syndrome, is a genetic disorder.
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