Mendes da Costa syndrome

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English

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Etymology

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Named for Dutch physician Samuel Mendes da Costa, who described the syndrome in 1925.

Noun

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Mendes da Costa syndrome (uncountable)

  1. A rare genetic skin disorder characterized by hyperkeratosis, lesions, or dark markings on the skin; erythrokeratodermia variabilis.