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LI FRAUMENI SYNDROME

\lˈa͡ɪ fɹˈɔːmənˌi sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \lˈa‍ɪ fɹˈɔːmənˌi sˈɪndɹə‍ʊm], \l_ˈaɪ f_ɹ_ˈɔː_m_ə_n_ˌi s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\

Definitions of LI FRAUMENI SYNDROME

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Rare autosomal dominant syndrome characterized by mesenchymal and epithelial neoplasms at multiple sites. A point mutation of the p53 tumor suppressor gene apparently predisposes family members who inherit it to develop certain cancers.

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