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Patau syndrome

Noun CEFR B2

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A syndrome caused by a chromosomal abnormality in which some or all of the cells of the body contain extra genetic material from chromosome 13, leading to multiple and complex organ defects.

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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