Condition Article

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder. It causes poor muscle tone, low levels of sex hormones and a constant feeling of hunger.

Mental Behavioral Health

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Definition

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder. It causes poor muscle tone, low levels of sex hormones and a constant feeling of hunger.

Concept record

Canonical title: Prader-Willi Syndrome
Alphabetical key: P
Category: Mental Behavioral Health
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: PWS
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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