Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome

English

Etymology

Named after Ulrich Wolf and Kurt Hirschhorn, who wrote scientific articles about it.

Noun

Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome (uncountable)

1. A genetic disorder characterized by a distinct craniofacial phenotype, growth and mental retardation, muscle hypotonia, seizures, and congenital heart defects.

Synonyms

• Pitt-Rogers-Danks syndrome
• Pitt syndrome