Hypotelorism
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Hypotelorism is a medical condition pertaining to abnormally close eyes.[1]
[edit] Causes
It is often a result of foetal alcohol syndrome [FAS] caused by large alcohol intake in the first month of pregnancy.[citation needed]
It can be associated with trisomy 8.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Hypotelorism. Medical Dictionary. TheFreeDictionary.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-19.
- ^ iii_1/h/hypotelorism article at GE's Medcyclopaedia
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