an autosomal recessive disorder feature microcephaly, broad and short nose, fused or extra digits and mental retardation. Males have genital abnormalities and females don't. It is also called RSH syndrome (from
SMITH-LEMLI-OPITZ SYNDROME: "Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome shows mental retardation and physical abnormalities."
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