angelman syndrome

Questions

What does angelman syndrome mean?

A neurogenetic disorder characterized by intellectual and developmental delay, sleep disturbance, seizures, jerky movements (especially hand-flapping), and frequent laughter or smiling.

Where does angelman syndrome come from?

After Dr. Harry Angelman, who first described it in 1965.

How to pronounce angelman syndrome

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