Tag: Chromosome 15


Prader-Willi Syndrome: Understanding the Genetic Hunger

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) Core Definition and Clinical Presentation Prader-Willi Syndrome, often abbreviated as PWS, is a complex, multi-systemic congenital disorder recognized as one of the most common causes of life-threatening genetic obesity. It is defined by a distinct and evolving set of physical, cognitive, and behavioral characteristics resulting from a genetic irregularity on chromosome 15. […]

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