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Prader-Willi Syndrome

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Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability, growth hormone deficiency, low muscle tone, and an insatiable appetite, which can lead to life-threatening obesity if not managed properly. It is caused by the loss of function of specific genes on chromosome 15.

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