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'''Campomelic Dysplasia''' or '''Campomelic Syndrome''' is an [[intersex]] variation that effects 1 in 40,000 to 200,000
Those with this variation usually have short legs, dislocated hips, underdeveloped shoulder blades, eleven ribs instead of the usual twelve, neck abnormalities, upward-turning feet, a small chin, prominent eyes, a flat face, and a larger head than usual. They may also have laryngotracheomalacia, which causes issues with breathing, and is the main cause of death within those with this variation. They may or may not be born with bent or bowed limbs, however the rest of the symptoms usually still apply regardless.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campomelic_dysplasia</ref>
Among CTM individuals, 75% of individuals with this variation are born with [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitals]] or a vagina, despite their XY chromosomes. Among both CTM and CTF individuals, they can have either a
Those who survive with this variation often grow up to have scoliosis, [[Disabled|hearing issues]], and [[Neurodivergent|mental disabilities.]]
This variation is most often caused when ones ''SOX9'' gene is mutated. This gene usually regulates protein production, and if it does not work properly, the protein may be overproduced or underproduced, causing physical abnormalities when one is still in the fetus stage.
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The term ''campomelic'' comes from the Greek words for "bent limb."
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