Public review preview. Candidate definitions have not yet been read by the two reviewers. Each entry shows its review status.
biological

Judged: two independent readers; copy check clear.

Prader–Willi syndrome

Prader–Willi syndrome Prader–Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder involving chromosome 15, usually caused by loss of part of the father’s chromosome 15 or by inheriting both chromosome 15 copies from the mother, which leads to silencing of needed genes.

Prader–Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder involving chromosome 15, usually caused by loss of part of the father’s chromosome 15 or by inheriting both chromosome 15 copies from the mother, which leads to silencing of needed genes. It is associated with intellectual disability, low muscle tone, excessive eating and obesity, short stature, underdeveloped sex organs, eye misalignment, and excessive sleepiness.