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Edwards syndrome is a legacy term for Trisomy 18, a chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 18. It is characterized by multiple congenital anomalies and severe developmental delays. The modern preferred term is Trisomy 18 syndrome.
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