English Explanatory Dictionary

Menkes disease

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An X-linked recessive disorder that affects copper levels in the body and produces distinctive colourless, breakable hair.

Word forms

Menkes disease

Etymology

Originally described by John Hans Menkes (1928–2008) et al. in 1962.

Synonyms

copper transport disease kinky hair disease Menkes kinky hair syndrome Menkes syndrome steely hair disease
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