Edwards syndrome
English
editEtymology
editNamed after John H. Edwards, who first described the syndrome in 1960.
Noun
editEdwards syndrome (uncountable)
- A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 18th chromosome, and characterised by organ defects and developmental delays.
- Synonym: trisomy 18
Translations
editgenetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 18th chromosome
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