Miles-Carpenter X-linked mental retardation syndrome: A rare genetic syndrome characterized by mental retardation, contractures at birth and low fingertip arches. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Miles-Carpenter X-linked mental retardation syndrome is available below.
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