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Autosomal recessive hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia syndrome

Synonyms
Autosomal recessive hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
Modes of inheritance
Autosomal recessive inheritance (Orphanet)

Summary

A rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by developmental abnormalities of the skin, sweat glands, hair and nails. Patients have a reduced ability to sweat. Other signs and symptoms include hypotrichosis and teeth malformations. [from NCI]

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