English Explanatory Dictionary

Proteus syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A congenital disorder that causes skin overgrowth and atypical bone development, often accompanied by tumors.

Word forms

Proteus syndrome

Etymology

Named after the Greek sea-god Proteus, who could change his shape.

Related words

Proteus-like syndrome
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