Edwards syndrome
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Named after John H. Edwards, who first described the syndrome in 1960.
Noun[edit]
Edwards 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[edit]
genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 18th chromosome
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