"Deletion syndrome" refers to a condition in which a part of a person's genetic material is missing. This deletion can cause various physical and developmental challenges and may lead to specific medical conditions. Full definition
Mouse Ufd1 was specifically expressed in most tissues affected in patients with 22q11 deletion syndrome. (science.sciencemag.org)
In conclusion, mutation of PRDM16 causes the cardiomyopathy in 1p36 deletion syndrome as well as a proportion of non-syndromic LVNC and DCM. (mdc-berlin.de)
An international consortium is studying people with a genetic syndrome called 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, which puts them at about a 25 % chance of a psychotic disorder. (sciencemag.org)