Pierre Robin sequence
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Named after the French dental surgeon Pierre Robin.
Noun
[edit]Pierre Robin sequence (plural Pierre Robin sequences)
- (pathology) A congenital defect in humans, characterized by micrognathia and resulting glossoptosis and breathing problems.
- Synonyms: (initialism) PRS, Pierre Robin syndrome, Pierre Robin malformation, Pierre Robin anomaly, Pierre Robin anomalad