| Metadata | |
|---|---|
| ID | DOID:11983 |
| Name | Prader-Willi syndrome |
| Definition | A chromosomal disease that is characterized by weak muscle tone, feeding difficulties, poor growth, and delayed development. Beginning in childhood, affected individuals develop an insatiable appetite, which leads to chronic overeating and obesity. https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/prader-willi-syndrome, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1330/ |
| Xrefs |
SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:205794007 |
| Subsets |
DO_rare_slim NCIthesaurus |
| Synonyms |
Prader Willi syndrome [EXACT] |
| Parent Relationships |
is_a syndrome is_a chromosomal disease |