DISEASES

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Human genes for chromosome 16p11.2 deletion syndrome

Chromosome 16p11.2 deletion syndrome [DOID:0060398]

A chromosomal deletion syndrome that is characterized by developmental delay, mild intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder and that has_material_basis_in a partial deletion of the short arm of chromosome 16, specifically a deletion of a 220-kb region on chromosome 16p11.2 encompassing approximately 9 genes, including the SH2B1 gene.

Synonyms:  chromosome 16p11.2 deletion syndrome,  chromosome 16p112 deletion syndrome,  chromosome 16p11.2 deletion disease,  chromosome 16p11.2 deletion disorder,  DOID:0060398 ...