Edwards syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 18th chromosome, and characterised by organ defects and developmental delays.

Word forms

Edwards syndrome

Etymology

Named after John H. Edwards, who first described the syndrome in 1960.

Synonyms

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