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Wolfram Syndrome
Definition 1
A rare inherited syndrome caused by mutations in the WFS1 and CISD2 genes. It is characterized by diabetes insipidus, diabetes mellitus, optic atrophy, and deafness. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
An hereditary association of DIABETES INSIPIDUS; DIABETES MELLITUS; OPTIC ATROPHY; and DEAFNESS. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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