Cerebellar hypoplasia -- tapetoretinal degeneration: A rare disorder character where a part of the brain (cerebellum) is underdeveloped and a nonprogressive eye disorder involving the retinal pigments. The cerebellum is the part of the brain that controls balance and movement. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cerebellar hypoplasia -- tapetoretinal degeneration is available below.
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currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Cerebellar hypoplasia -- tapetoretinal degeneration as a "rare disease".
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