microdeletion syndrome

microdeletion syndrome

A condition caused by a loss of a fragment of chromosome, such as Angelman syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome and Williams syndrome.

microdeletion syndrome

Molecular medicine A clinical condition caused by a loss of a teensy-weensy part of a chromosome–eg, Angelman syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Williams syndrome