About Marfan Syndrome
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http://www.marfan.org/marfan/2280/About-Marfan-Syndrome 
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Description
The Marfan syndrome is a heritable condition that affects the connective tissue. The primary purpose of connective tissue is to hold the body together and provide a framework for growth and development. In the Marfan syndrome, the connective tissue is defective and does not act as it should.