Bardet-Biedl syndrome, type 9: A rare genetic disorder characterized by mental retardation, obesity, polydactyly and retinal pigmentation as well as other abnormalities. Type 9 is caused by a defect in chromosome 7p14. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Bardet-Biedl syndrome, type 9 is available below.
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