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Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy Syndrome
A rare genetic syndrome characterized by autoantibodies production against more than one endocrine organ. The range of endocrinopathies includes hypoparathyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, hypogonadism, type 1 diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism. (NCI Thesaurus)
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