Edwards syndrome

English

Etymology

Named after John H. Edwards, who first described the syndrome in 1960.

Noun

Edwards syndrome (uncountable)

  1. A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 18th chromosome, and characterised by organ defects and developmental delays.

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