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Atelosteogenesis type II

Definition:

Atelosteogenesis type II (AO2) is a neonatally lethal chondrodysplasia, characterized by severely shortened limbs, small chest, scoliosis, clubfoot, abducted thumbs and great toes, and cleft palate. AO2 is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the DTDST gene.

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