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It is a congenital condition, marked by facial and craniological differences.

There are also internet references made to "Harry Benjamin Syndrome," the cause, some say, of Transgender and Gay people. However, there is not any scientific documentation that this is in any way a causal factor.

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What is an inherited syndrome marked by a tall thin body with arachnodactyly?

Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder characterized by a tall, thin body with long limbs and fingers (arachnodactyly). Other features of Marfan syndrome include heart, eye, and skeletal abnormalities due to a genetic mutation affecting connective tissue. It can vary in severity and may require medical management to address associated complications.


How does a person inherit Goldenhar Syndrome?

Goldenhar syndrome is not an inherited syndrome, it is just in a persons genes and there is no way to stop a baby from getting it in the womb. Goldenhar syndrome is not developed or passed on to the foetus it is just there. hope this helped you as i am a sufferer of goldenhar syndrome myself! :)


Dose marfan syndrome have to be on a x chormose?

Marfan syndrome is caused by a mutation in the FBN1 gene, which is located on chromosome 15 and is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. It is not linked to the X chromosome. Both males and females can inherit and display symptoms of Marfan syndrome.


Is the William syndrome a mutation?

Yes, Williams syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genetic material on chromosome 7. This deletion is not usually inherited, but occurs randomly. It is not considered a mutation in the traditional sense, but rather a genetic anomaly.


Is waardenburg syndrome caused by a dominant or recessive allele?

Waardenburg syndrome is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning that only one copy of the mutated gene is needed to develop the condition. However, there are rare cases where it can be inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, requiring two copies of the mutated gene.