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Marfan syndrome

Noun

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Marfan syndrome (usually uncountable, plural Marfan syndromes)

A genetic disorder of the connective tissue that causes defects in the heart valves and aorta.

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A transgenic mouse has been created carrying a single copy of a mutant fibrillin-1, a mutation similar to that found in the human gene known to cause Marfan syndrome. Source: Internet

Because Marfan syndrome may cause asymptomatic spinal abnormalities, any spinal surgery contemplated on a person Marfan should only follow detailed imaging and careful surgical planning, regardless of the indication for surgery. Source: Internet

Larson would not live to see Rent's success; he died from an undiagnosed aortic aneurysm (believed to have resulted from Marfan syndrome ) in the early morning of January 25, 1996. Source: Internet

Cold arms, hands and feet can also be linked to Marfan syndrome because of inadequate circulation. Source: Internet

Estimates indicate about one in 3,000 to 10,000 individuals have Marfan syndrome. Source: Internet

For most women, safe vaginal delivery is possible. citation Marfan syndrome is expressed dominantly. Source: Internet

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