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Menkes disease
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English
Etymology
Originally described by John Hans Menkes (1928–2008) et al. in 1962.
Noun
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An X-linked recessive disorder that affects copper levels in the body and produces distinctive colourless, breakable hair.
en copper transport disease kinky hair disease Menkes kinky hair syndrome Menkes syndrome steely hair disease
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