English Explanatory Dictionary

diencephalic syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rare neurological disorder in infants and children, characterised by failure to thrive and severe emaciation despite normal or slightly decreased caloric intake.

Word forms

diencephalic syndrome

Synonyms

Russell's syndrome
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