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Phenylketonuria (PKU)

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A metabolic disorder leading to an inability to metabolize phenylalanine, which can result in intellectual disability. Autosomal recessive inheritance.

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Down Syndrome

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Characterized by intellectual disability and distinctive facial features, caused by a trisomy of chromosome 21.

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease

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A group of hereditary disorders that damage the nerves in the arms and legs (peripheral neuropathy). Inheritance can be autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked.

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

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This disorder causes muscle degeneration and weakness due to a mutation in the dystrophin gene. Inherited as an X-linked recessive trait.

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Marfan Syndrome

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An autosomal dominant disorder affecting the connective tissue, resulting in long limbs, joint laxity, and cardiovascular abnormalities.

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Klinefelter Syndrome

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Males with this condition have an extra X chromosome, leading to infertility and other physical and cognitive abnormalities.

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Achondroplasia

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A form of dwarfism caused by mutations in the FGFR3 gene, affecting bone growth. Inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

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Rett Syndrome

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A neurological and developmental disorder that primarily affects girls, leading to severe cognitive and physical disability. Caused by mutations in the MECP2 gene.

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Hemophilia

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A disorder impairing the blood's ability to clot, leading to excessive bleeding. Usually inherited as an X-linked recessive trait.

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Cystic Fibrosis

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This disorder affects the respiratory and digestive systems, characterized by thick mucus production. Inherited as an autosomal recessive trait.

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Tay-Sachs Disease

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A fatal disorder that progressively destroys nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Inherited as an autosomal recessive trait.

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Sickle Cell Anemia

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This blood disorder leads to misshapen red blood cells, causing anemia and pain. Inherited as an autosomal recessive trait.

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Turner Syndrome

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Affecting females, characterized by the absence of all or part of a second sex chromosome. Leads to developmental abnormalities.

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Polycystic Kidney Disease

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A condition characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys. It can lead to kidney failure. Autosomal dominant inheritance is most common.

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Prader-Willi Syndrome

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A genetic disorder causing obesity, intellectual disability, and shortness in height due to loss of function of part of chromosome 15 inherited from the father.

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Angelman Syndrome

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Marked by severe intellectual and developmental disability, sleep disturbances, seizures, and a happy demeanor. Caused by loss of function of part of chromosome 15 inherited from the mother.

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Wilson's Disease

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A rare genetic disorder causing copper accumulation in the body, leading to liver and neurological problems. Autosomal recessive inheritance.

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Fragile X Syndrome

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A genetic condition causing intellectual disability, behavioral and learning challenges, and various physical characteristics. Caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene.

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Huntington's Disease

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A neurodegenerative disorder that causes motor dysfunction and cognitive decline. Inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

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Neurofibromatosis

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These are genetic disorders that cause tumors to grow on nerve tissue. They can be either Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) or type 2 (NF2), with autosomal dominant inheritance.

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