English Explanatory Dictionary

Cowden syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rare inherited disorder characterized by multiple hamartomas and an increased risk of certain cancers.

Word forms

Cowden syndrome

Etymology

First described in 1963 by Lloyd and Dennis, who named it from the patient's surname.

Synonyms

Cowden's disease
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