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overgrowth syndrome |
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A group of syndromes caused by genetic birth defects that may lead to the development of malignancies. It is characterized by a large body size or large body parts at birth, or excessive body growth early in childhood. Representative examples include neurofibromatosis, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, and Sturge-Weber syndrome. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0019716 |
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overgrowth syndrome |
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MONDO:0019716 |
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overgrowth syndrome |
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A group of syndromes caused by genetic birth defects that may lead to the development of malignancies. It is characterized by a large body size or large body parts at birth, or excessive body growth early in childhood. Representative examples include neurofibromatosis, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, and Sturge-Weber syndrome. |
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