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Behavioural phenotypes

Definition

From:

NICE Guideline NG11 - Challenging behaviour and learning disabilities: prevention and interventions for people with learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

The expression of distinctive physiological and behavioural characteristics that have a chromosomal or genetic cause.

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