CHARGE syndrome

English

Etymology

CHARGE is an acronym for the features listed in the definition: coloboma, heart defect, etc.

Noun

CHARGE syndrome (uncountable)

1. A rare syndrome caused by a genetic disorder, usually involving coloboma of the eye, heart defects, atresia of the nasal choanae, retardation of growth and/or development, genital and/or urinary abnormalities, and ear abnormalities and deafness.

   Synonyms: CHARGE, CHARGE association