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Benny Has Been Diagnosed with a Gene-Linked Abnormality Characterized by Deceleration

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Benny has been diagnosed with a gene-linked abnormality characterized by deceleration of mental and physical development caused by an accumulation of lipids in the nervous system. He has been put on medication and a special diet, but his family has been told that he will probably not live beyond the age of five. Benny is suffering from


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Myocardial Infarction

Heart attack.

Angina Pectoris

A condition characterized by chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease, where blood flow to the heart muscle is restricted.

Myocardium

The muscular tissue of the heart that is responsible for heart contractions to pump blood throughout the body.

Oxygen

A chemical element that is crucial for life, necessary for respiration in humans and animals, and plays a vital role in combustion.

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