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Abnormal thalamus morphology

MedGen UID:
866887
•Concept ID:
C4021243
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonyms: Abnormal shape of thalamus; Abnormality of thalamus morphology; Abnormality of the thalamus
 
HPO: HP:0010663

Definition

An abnormality of the thalamus. [from HPO]

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