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'''Dysmorphic feature''' is a medical term referring to a difference of body structure that is suggestive of a [[congenital disorder]], [[genetic]] [[syndrome]], or [[birth defect]]. A dysmorphic feature can be a minor and isolated birth defect (e.g., [[clinodactyly]], not accompanied by other features or problems. Alternatively it can be one of a combination of features signaling a serious multi-system syndrome (e.g., the [[epicanthal fold]]s of [[Down's syndrome]]). | '''Dysmorphic feature''' is a medical term referring to a difference of body structure that is suggestive of a [[congenital disorder]], [[genetic]] [[syndrome]], or [[birth defect]]. A dysmorphic feature can be a minor and isolated birth defect (e.g., [[clinodactyly]], not accompanied by other features or problems. Alternatively it can be one of a combination of features signaling a serious multi-system syndrome (e.g., the [[epicanthal fold]]s of [[Down's syndrome]]). | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:01, 9 August 2012
Dysmorphic feature is a medical term referring to a difference of body structure that is suggestive of a congenital disorder, genetic syndrome, or birth defect. A dysmorphic feature can be a minor and isolated birth defect (e.g., clinodactyly, not accompanied by other features or problems. Alternatively it can be one of a combination of features signaling a serious multi-system syndrome (e.g., the epicanthal folds of Down's syndrome).