Proteus syndrome

English

Etymology

Named after the Greek sea-god Proteus, who could change his shape.

Noun

Proteus syndrome (uncountable)

1. (pathology) A congenital disorder that causes skin overgrowth and atypical bone development, often accompanied by tumors.

Translations

congenital disorder

• Finnish: Proteus-syndrooma
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