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disease > genetic disease > hereditary disease > Werner syndrome
disease > skin appendages disease > skin disease > progeria > Werner syndrome
... > disease > diseases of the osteoarticular system > osteochondrodysplasia > dwarfism > progeria > Werner syndrome
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Werner syndrome  

Definition

  • Werner syndrome (WS), also known as "adult progeria", is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder which is characterized by the appearance of premature aging. Werner syndrome is named after the German scientist Otto Werner. (Wikipedia)

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