FAMILIAL DYSAUTONOMIA - A congenital syndrome with autosomal recessive inheritance characterized by abnormalities of the autonomic nervous system. Features include: indifference to pain, diminished tearing, poor vasomotor control, motor incoordination, labile cardiovascular reactions, decreased reflexes, frequent attacks of pneumonia, increased salivation with aspiration, difficulty in swallowing, increased vomiting, emotional instability, and an intolerance for anesthetic medications.