Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Independently reported in the 1960s by Dr. John Bruce Beckwith and Dr. Hans-Rudolf Wiedemann.
Noun
[edit]Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (uncountable)
- A congenital overgrowth disorder characterized by an increased risk of childhood cancer and certain physical defects.