Karak syndrome
Karak Syndrome
Karak Syndrome (pronounced: /ˈkɑːræk sɪnˈdroʊm/) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a range of symptoms including intellectual disability, microcephaly, and seizures. The syndrome is named after the region in Jordan where it was first identified.
Etymology
The term "Karak Syndrome" is derived from the name of the city of Karak, Jordan, where the first cases of the syndrome were identified. The word "syndrome" comes from the Greek "σύνδρομον" (sýndromon), meaning "concurrence of symptoms".
Symptoms
Karak Syndrome is characterized by a range of symptoms, which can vary in severity. These include:
- Intellectual disability: This is a common feature of Karak Syndrome. Individuals with the syndrome often have significant learning difficulties and may require special education support.
- Microcephaly: This is a condition where the head circumference is significantly smaller than average for the person's age and sex. In Karak Syndrome, microcephaly is often present at birth.
- Seizures: Many individuals with Karak Syndrome experience seizures. These can range from mild to severe and may require medication to manage.
Related Terms
- Genetic disorder: A disease caused by abnormalities in an individual's genetic material. Karak Syndrome is a type of genetic disorder.
- Mutation: A change in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene. Mutations in certain genes are believed to cause Karak Syndrome.
- Autosomal recessive: A type of inheritance pattern where two copies of an abnormal gene must be present in order for the disease to develop. Karak Syndrome is thought to be autosomal recessive.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Karak syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Karak syndrome
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