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McCusick syndrome

Congenital Malformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities

McCusick syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by short-limbed dwarfism together with fine, sparse, and abnormally shaped hair.

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Classification
ICD-10 Chapter
XVII: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities 1
Communicable or Non-communicable
Non-Communicable 2
Transmission Route
Non-Transmissible 2
Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XVII
Quote, List of chapters, Chapter XVII
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
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2. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
Wikipedia
  • Lead section, transmission-route statement (inferred from disease-category)
    Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genetic information that produce diseases in the affected people.
  • Inherited/genetic diseases section
    Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genetic information that produce diseases in the affected people.
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