LAURENCE MOON SYNDROME
\lˈɒɹəns mˈuːn sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \lˈɒɹəns mˈuːn sˈɪndɹəʊm], \l_ˈɒ_ɹ_ə_n_s m_ˈuː_n s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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An autosomal recessive condition characterized by hypogonadism; spinocerebellar degeneration; MENTAL RETARDATION; RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA; and OBESITY. This syndrome was previously referred to as Laurence-Moon-Biedl syndrome until BARDET-BIEDL SYNDROME was identified as a distinct entity. (From N Engl J Med. 1989 Oct 12;321 (15):1002-9)
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