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What is WAGR syndrome?

Pronunciation: /wagr* ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

WAGR syndrome

Definition

A rare, genetic disorder that is present at birth and has two or more of the following features: Wilms tumor (a type of kidney cancer), Aniridia (little or no iris, which is the colored part of the eye), defects in the Genitourinary tract (organs of the reproductive and urinary systems), and a Range of developmental delays. This syndrome occurs when part of chromosome 11 is missing.