Williams syndrome
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Etymology
From Williams + syndrome. First described in 1961 by New Zealander John C. P. Williams.
Noun
Williams syndrome (uncountable)
- (medical genetics) A rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a distinctive elfin facial appearance, developmental delay coupled with strong language skills, and cardiovascular problems.
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Translations
a rare neurodevelopmental disorder
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