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    22q11 deletion syndrome

    A genetic disease caused by a missing piece of chromosome material on chromosome #22 that results in many different health problems, and affects the normal fetal development of the heart, thymus, and parathyroid glands. It is also known as velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS), DiGeorge syndrome, or Shprintzen syndrome.

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