Glossary for Cri-du-chat syndrome

• Autosomal chromosome conditions: Any conditions that are related to any non-sex-determining chromosome
• Chromosome conditions: Various genetic conditions where a chromosome is partially or totally misplaced.
• Crying infant: Crying in an infant
• Deletion 5p: A rare chromosomal disorder involving deletion of the genetic material from the short arm (p) of chromosome 5 which results in various abnormalities. The resulting condition is often called Cri-du-Chat Syndrome and features may vary somewhat depending on the size and location of the portion of duplicated genetic material.
• Larynx symptoms: Symptoms affecting the larynx (voice box) in the neck
• Low birth weight: When the weight of a new born baby is below average
• Microcephaly: Small head circumference
• Trisomy conditions: Any condition that is characterised by the occurrence of 3 of the same chromosome in an individuals genetic sequence

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