English Explanatory Dictionary

Patau syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A syndrome caused by a chromosomal abnormality in which some or all of the cells of the body contain extra genetic material from chromosome 13, leading to multiple and complex organ defects.

Word forms

Patau syndrome

Etymology

Named after K. Patau.

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