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-'''ATR-16 Syndrome''' is a condition that - in some cases - may be considered an [[intersex]] condition, although many would say it ''causes'' intersex conditions rather than being one in of itself. It effects both [[CTM]] and [[CTF]] individuals alike. It is unknown how common it is.
+'''ATR-16 Syndrome''' is a syndrome that - in some cases - may be considered an [[intersex]] variation, although many would say it ''causes'' intersex traits rather than being one in of itself. It effects both [[CTM]] and [[CTF]] individuals alike. It is unknown how common it is.
 This condition can cause a [[Agenital|undescended testicles]] and/or [[hypospadias]] in CTM individuals, while it can cause vaginal abnormalities (such as the fusion of the vaginal lips) in CTF individuals.
-This condition often comes with mental defects that cause a lack of development in speech and motor skills. It also often comes with a unique physical features and conditions, such skinfolds on the eyes, arched eyebrows, small nostrils, slanted-down eyes, widely spaced eyes, long eyelashes, usually shaped/positioned ears, a naevus flammeus birthmark, an unusually small head, a small neck, and/or hand and feet anomalies.
+This syndrome often comes with mental defects that cause a lack of development in speech and motor skills. It also often comes with a unique physical features and conditions, such skinfolds on the eyes, arched eyebrows, small nostrils, slanted-down eyes, widely spaced eyes, long eyelashes, usually shaped/positioned ears, a naevus flammeus birthmark, an unusually small head, a small neck, and/or hand and feet anomalies.
-Harmful medical conditions that may come along with this condition include heart conditions, an underdeveloped lung, urinary tract infections, a cavity within the spinal cord, and seizures.
+Harmful medical conditions that may come along with this syndrome include heart conditions, an underdeveloped lung, urinary tract infections, a cavity within the spinal cord, and seizures.
-Some with this condition also have [[Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome]].
+Some with this syndrome also have [[Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome]].
-It is important to note that not all the symptoms listed in this page are guaranteed to occur in someone with this condition, as someone may only experience one or several of these symptoms, yet still hold the condition.
+It is important to note that not all the symptoms listed in this page are guaranteed to occur in someone with this syndrome, as someone may only experience one or several of these symptoms, yet still hold the syndrom.
 == Causes ==
-This condition is caused by a genetic deletion within specific genes in chromosome 16. This deletion causes one of three segments of genes to be terminated, and the surviving two genes latch onto one another, causing genetic abnormalities.
+This syndrome is caused by a genetic deletion within specific genes in chromosome 16. This deletion causes one of three segments of genes to be terminated, and the surviving two genes latch onto one another, causing genetic abnormalities.
 == Flag ==