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SYNDROME COFFIN-LOWRY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Genetics
- Musculoskeletal System
- Mental Disorders
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Coffin–Lowry syndrome
1, record 1, English, Coffin%26ndash%3BLowry%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CLS 1, record 1, English, CLS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Coffin–Lowry syndrome (CLS) is a rare X‐linked semidominant syndrome characterized by severe psychomotor retardation, facial dysmorphism, digit abnormalities and progressive skeletal deformations. 2, record 1, English, - Coffin%26ndash%3BLowry%20syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Génétique
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
- Troubles mentaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de Coffin-Lowry
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20de%20Coffin%2DLowry
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SCL 2, record 1, French, SCL
correct, masculine noun
- CLS 3, record 1, French, CLS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le syndrome de Coffin-Lowry (CLS) est une maladie malformative très sévère, associant notamment un retard mental important et des déformations squelettiques progressives. Il s'agit d'une maladie liée au chromosome X (les garçons étant sévèrement atteints, les filles hétérozygotes manifestant, en général, des signes discrets de la maladie). 4, record 1, French, - syndrome%20de%20Coffin%2DLowry
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CLS : sigle emprunté à l'anglais; correspond au terme «Coffin–Lowry syndrome». 5, record 1, French, - syndrome%20de%20Coffin%2DLowry
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Genetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Coffin-Lowry Syndrome Foundation
1, record 2, English, Coffin%2DLowry%20Syndrome%20Foundation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CLSF 2, record 2, English, CLSF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of CLSF is to provide a clearinghouse for information on Coffin-Lowry Syndrome (CLS), and to provide families affected by CLS a general forum in which to exchange information, ideas and advice. CLSF provides family matching services, telephone support, [an] online discussion forum, an informational database and publishes an on-line newsletter, CLSF News. 3, record 2, English, - Coffin%2DLowry%20Syndrome%20Foundation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Génétique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Coffin-Lowry Syndrome Foundation
1, record 2, French, Coffin%2DLowry%20Syndrome%20Foundation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CLSF 2, record 2, French, CLSF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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