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chained_bear commented on the word charge syndrome
CHARGE is an acronym in this usage. From rarediseases.org:
CHARGE syndrome is a rare disorder that arises during early fetal development and affects multiple organ systems. The term CHARGE comes from the first letter of some of the more common features seen in these children:
(C) = coloboma and cranial nerve abnormalities–defects of the eyeball
(H) = heart defects
(A ) = atresia of the choanae (blocked nasal breathing passages)
(R) = retardation of growth and development
(G) = genital and urinary abnormalities
(E) = ear abnormalities and hearing loss
Due credit given to The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) web site, along with my sworn statement that this information is posted for educational purposes only and no commercial use is intended or implied.
April 14, 2009