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2. Marfanoid – progeroid – lipodystrophy syndrome

The long name is confusing, yet if I say that Lizzie Velasquez became famous worldwide for having the condition and portraying her life battle, you will know what the name is about. This genetic condition is also referred to as MPL and MFLS, and it involves a number of symptoms. People diagnosed with the condition are usually very tall, with disproportionately long arms, legs, fingers, and toes. Furthermore, they have a severe lipodystrophy, which renders their body unable to produce fat. Since 2016, only 10 cases were recorded.

10 Uncommon Genetic Mutations in Humans

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