Prader-Willi syndrome
noun
Pra·der-Wil·li syndrome
ˈprä-dər-ˈvi-lē- 
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The condition is a feature of a genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome — which has no cure and affects one in every 10,000 to 30,000 children, according to the National Institutes of Health.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
This approach to health care enables Dr. Cassidy to address rare illnesses such as Prader-Willi syndrome.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Down Her daughter was born with a rare genetic disorder, Prader-Willi syndrome, which only adds to their expenses for specialist doctors and therapy, Hernandez said.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
These include: Prader-Willi Syndrome Individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome exhibit severe polyphagia due to a genetic disorder affecting appetite regulation.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Genetic conflict in psychology and behavior Angelman syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome highlight the importance of investigating genetic conflict’s influence on psychology and behavior.
—Jessica D. Ayers, The Conversation, 24 July 2024
Hillary Hall, who lives in Las Vegas, has spent hours on the phone trying to get growth hormone for her 9-year-old son, Winston Hall, who has Prader-Willi syndrome.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Eugene told Dateline his daughter has Prader-Willi syndrome, a condition characterized by slow mental development and an always-present state of hunger.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2022
The family had moved a few months prior, and Bynum, who has Prader-Willi syndrome, a condition of slow mental development, was not familiar with the new area.
—Tatyana Turner, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2022
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
This approach to health care enables Dr. Cassidy to address rare illnesses such as Prader-Willi syndrome.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Down Her daughter was born with a rare genetic disorder, Prader-Willi syndrome, which only adds to their expenses for specialist doctors and therapy, Hernandez said.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
These include: Prader-Willi Syndrome Individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome exhibit severe polyphagia due to a genetic disorder affecting appetite regulation.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
Genetic conflict in psychology and behavior Angelman syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome highlight the importance of investigating genetic conflict’s influence on psychology and behavior.
—Jessica D. Ayers, The Conversation, 24 July 2024
Hillary Hall, who lives in Las Vegas, has spent hours on the phone trying to get growth hormone for her 9-year-old son, Winston Hall, who has Prader-Willi syndrome.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 17 Apr. 2024
Eugene told Dateline his daughter has Prader-Willi syndrome, a condition characterized by slow mental development and an always-present state of hunger.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2022
The family had moved a few months prior, and Bynum, who has Prader-Willi syndrome, a condition of slow mental development, was not familiar with the new area.
—Tatyana Turner, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2022
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Prader-Willi syndrome
noun
Pra·der-Wil·li syndrome
ˈprä-dər-ˈvil-ē-
: a genetic disorder characterized by short stature, intellectual disability, hypotonia, abnormally small hands and feet, hypogonadism, and uncontrolled appetite leading to extreme obesity
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