Edwards syndrome

English

Etymology

Named after John H. Edwards, who first described the syndrome in 1960.

Noun

Edwards syndrome (uncountable)

1. 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

genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 18th chromosome

• Finnish: Edwardsin oireyhtymä (fi), 18-trisomia (fi), trisomia 18 (fi)
• Portuguese: síndrome de Edwards f