English Explanatory Dictionary

Angelman syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A neurogenetic disorder characterized by intellectual and developmental delay, sleep disturbance, seizures, jerky movements (especially hand-flapping), and frequent laughter or smiling.

Word forms

Angelman syndrome

Etymology

After Dr. Harry Angelman, who first described it in 1965.

Synonyms

happy puppet syndrome
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