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Edwards' syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18

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Can Edwards' syndrome be prevented?

Edwards' syndrome cannot be prevented


Who discovered Edwards' Syndrome?

John Edwards


What is Edwards' syndrome also called?

Trisomy 18 syndrome


What is Trisomy 18 syndrome also called?

Edwards' syndrome


What causes Edwards syndrome?

The cause of Edwards syndrome is and error in cell division, also known as meiotic disjunction. It can occur in 1 out of 2,500 pregnancies. Edwards syndrome goes by the term Trisomy 18 also.


What do children with Edwards' syndrome look like?

Most children born with Edwards' syndrome appear weak and fragile, and they are often underweight


How many people worldwide have Edwards' syndrome?

About 1 in 5,000 people eace year are diagnosed with Edwards Syndrome.


What is syndactyly a symptom of?

Syndactyly is a characteristic of Apert syndrome, Poland syndrome, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, oral-facial-digital syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, and Edwards syndrome


What race does Edwards syndrome affect the most?

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Is Edwards syndrome lethal or terminal?

Edwards syndrome, also known as trisomy 18, is a genetic disorder that is often severe and can be life-threatening. Many babies born with Edwards syndrome have significant health problems and developmental delays, which can result in a shortened lifespan. The majority of babies with Edwards syndrome do not survive beyond the first year of life.


What other conditions could an infant with syndactyly have?

Syndactyly is a characteristic of Apert syndrome, Poland syndrome, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, oral-facial-digital syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, and Edwards syndrome.


Is Edwards syndrome autosomal or sex linked?

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