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Definition of Trichothiodystrophy
1. Noun. An autosomal-recessive congenital skin disease characterized by a congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma, growth and mental retardation, progeria-like facies, and brittle hair. ¹
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Medical Definition of Trichothiodystrophy
1. Congenital fragile hair with multiple fractures resulting from low sulfur-containing amino acid (cysteine) content of the hair, mental impairment, and short stature. Origin: tricho-+ thio-+ G. Dys, bad, + trophe, nourishment (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Trichothiodystrophy
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