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What is the definition or description of: hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?
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Rare gene disorder: Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia is also known as osler-weber-rendu syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that leads to abnormal blood vessel formation in the skin, mucous membranes, and organs. It may lead to nosebleeds, acute and chronic digestive tract bleeding, and various other problems like arteriovenous malformations.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Abnormality: This is a medical condition of skin blood vessels that is hereditary.
Answered 1/5/2019
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