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Trichothiodystrophy
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A hereditary condition characterized by sparse and brittle hair, short stature, and mental retardation. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A rare, autosomal recessive inherited syndrome characterized by brittle hair, mental and physical retardation, and decreased fertility. (NCI Thesaurus)
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