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genetic disorder

[juh-net-ik-dis-awr-der] / dʒəˈnɛt ɪk dɪsˈɔr dər /


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The child was born with Amish lethal microcephaly, a rare genetic disorder associated with a severely shortened life expectancy, and had been receiving palliative care since shortly after birth.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

Doctors had identified Ben's condition as You-Hoover-Fong syndrome - an ultra-rare genetic disorder that only about 40 people worldwide are known to have, Stephanie said.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Rather, Soleno’s drug, which received U.S. regulatory approval in March 2025, targets patients as young as 4 years old living with a very specific genetic disorder that’s linked to obesity.

From Barron's Apr. 6, 2026

Soleno, which develops treatments of rare diseases, is known for its Vykat XR drug to treat the extreme hunger caused by rare genetic disorder Prader-Willi syndrome.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

Instead, I recited, “I have an extremely rare genetic disorder that causes malformation of the limbs.”

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling




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