Marfanoid
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Marfanoid is a term used to describe a constellation of findings including long limbs, arachnodactyly
and hyperlaxity.
Associated conditions include:
Arachnodactyly
Arachnodactyly or achromachia, is a condition in which the fingers are abnormally long and slender in comparison to the palm of the hand...
and hyperlaxity.
Associated conditions include:
- Marfan syndromeMarfan syndromeMarfan syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue. People with Marfan's tend to be unusually tall, with long limbs and long, thin fingers....
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- HomocystinuriaHomocystinuriaHomocystinuria, also known as cystathionine beta synthase deficiency or CBS deficiency, is an inherited disorder of the metabolism of the amino acid methionine, often involving cystathionine beta synthase...