Marfanoid
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Marfanoid is a term used to describe a constellation of findings including long limbs, arachnodactyly
Arachnodactyly
Arachnodactyly or achromachia, is a condition in which the fingers are abnormally long and slender in comparison to the palm of the hand...

 and hyperlaxity.

Associated conditions include:
  • Marfan syndrome
    Marfan syndrome
    Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue. People with Marfan's tend to be unusually tall, with long limbs and long, thin fingers....

     (the source of the name)
  • Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B
    Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2b
    Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 3 is a genetic disease that causes multiple tumors on the mouth, eyes, and endocrine glands...

  • Homocystinuria
    Homocystinuria
    Homocystinuria, also known as cystathionine beta synthase deficiency or CBS deficiency, is an inherited disorder of the metabolism of the amino acid methionine, often involving cystathionine beta synthase...

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