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familial dysautonomia

familial dysautonomia Familial dysautonomia is an inherited disorder affecting the peripheral and autonomic nervous systems, seen in people of Ashkenazic Jewish descent.

Familial dysautonomia is an inherited disorder affecting the peripheral and autonomic nervous systems, seen in people of Ashkenazic Jewish descent. It is present from birth and can involve reduced tearing, poor temperature control, drops in blood pressure on standing, fixed pupils, excessive sweating, reduced pain and temperature sensation, and absent reflexes.