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Also Known As	mitochondrial disorder

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mitochondrial respiratory chain disorder mitochondrion human genetic disease metabolic disease inborn error of metabolism deafness on Martha’s Vineyard tuberous sclerosis diabetes mellitus hyperthyroidism cystic fibrosis hypothyroidism sickle cell anemia thalassemia osteoporosis

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