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fragile X syndrome
[ fraj-uhl eks-sin-drohm, -druhm; British fraj ahyl ]
/ ˈfrædʒ əl ˈɛks ˌsɪn droʊm, -drəm; British ˈfrædʒ aɪl /
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noun
an inherited genetic disorder caused by a faulty gene on the X chromosome and having various possible effects, including developmental delays in infancy and early childhood, learning disabilities, intellectual disability, and a number of social, behavioral, and physical difficulties.
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Origin of fragile X syndrome
First recorded in 1980–85
Words nearby fragile X syndrome
fraenulum, fraenum, Fra Filippo Lippi, frag, fragile, fragile X syndrome, fragment, fragmental, fragmentary, fragmentate, fragmentation
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British Dictionary definitions for fragile X syndrome
fragile-X syndrome
noun
an inherited condition characterized by mental subnormality: affected individuals have an X-chromosome that is easily damaged under certain conditions
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