CONGENITAL ANALGESIA
\kənd͡ʒˈɛnɪtə͡l ˌanɐld͡ʒˈiːzi͡ə], \kəndʒˈɛnɪtəl ˌanɐldʒˈiːziə], \k_ə_n_dʒ_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_t_əl ˌa_n_ɐ_l_dʒ_ˈiː_z_iə]\
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A syndrome characterized by indifference to PAIN despite the ability to distinguish noxious from nonnoxious stimuli. Absent corneal reflexes and MENTAL RETARDATION may be associated. Familial forms with autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant patterns of inheritance have been described. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1343)
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Quinones
- Hydrocarbon rings which contain two moieties position. They can be substituted in any position except at the ketone groups.