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| - | **Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)** is an X chromosome-linked dominant disorder caused by the amplification of a CGG repeat in the 5′ untranslated region of the fragile X mental retardation gene 1 (//FMR1//). It is the most common //inherited// cause of [[child:intellectual-disability:home|intellectual disability]]. | + | **Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)** is an X chromosome-linked dominant disorder caused by the amplification of a CGG repeat in the 5′ untranslated region of the fragile X mental retardation gene 1 (//FMR1//). It is the most common //inherited// cause of [[child:intellectual-disability|intellectual disability]]. |
| == Epidemiology == | == Epidemiology == | ||