Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response.
    ### Instruction:
    What is (are) CHARGE syndrome ?
    ### Response:
    CHARGE syndrome is a disorder that affects many areas of the body. CHARGE stands for coloboma, heart defect, atresia choanae (also known as choanal atresia), retarded growth and development, genital abnormality, and ear abnormality. The pattern of malformations varies among individuals with this disorder, and infants often have multiple life-threatening medical conditions.
    