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SYNDROME ANGELMAN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-04-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Nervous System
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Angelman syndrome
1, record 1, English, Angelman%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AS 2, record 1, English, AS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Angelman syndrome is a complex genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system. Characteristic features of this condition include delayed development, intellectual disability, severe speech impairment, and problems with movement and balance (ataxia). Most affected children also have recurrent seizures (epilepsy) and [a happy, excitable demeanor]. 2, record 1, English, - Angelman%20syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Système nerveux
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome d'Angelman
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20d%27Angelman
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SA 2, record 1, French, SA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le syndrome d’Angelman est une maladie génétique rare qui se caractérise par un déficit intellectuel et moteur sévères […] Les personnes touchées par ce syndrome présentent un retard global du développement psychomoteur avec une quasi-absence de langage, des troubles de l'équilibre et du sommeil, une épilepsie et une jovialité excessive. 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20d%27Angelman
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Nervous System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Angelman%20Syndrome%20Society
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CASS 2, record 2, English, CASS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society (CASS), founded in 1993, is dedicated to educating parents and professionals about Angelman syndrome by disseminating information and providing support for parents and caregivers of children with Angelman syndrome. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Angelman%20Syndrome%20Society
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The mission of CASS is to provide support to individuals with Angelman syndrome, their families and caregivers through specific and personal educational experience and opportunity for social support with a view to mitigating stressors and challenges that families and caregivers experience daily. In doing so, CASS will contribute to the quality of life for persons with Angelman syndrome and their families and build acceptance and support of persons with Angelman syndrome. 4, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Angelman%20Syndrome%20Society
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Système nerveux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Société canadienne du syndrome d’Angelman
1, record 2, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20du%20syndrome%20d%26rsquo%3BAngelman
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SCSA 2, record 2, French, SCSA
feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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