Smith-Magenis syndrome


Smith-Magenis syndrome

S10-867560 (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

Smith,

Ann C.M., 20th century U.S. genetics counselor. Smith-Magenis syndrome - a rare form of mental retardation.