Williams syndrome

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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)

1. (medical genetics) A rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a distinctive elfin facial appearance, developmental delay coupled with strong language skills, and cardiovascular problems.

   Synonyms: Williams-Beuren syndrome, Williams elfin facies syndrome

Coordinate terms

• hypersociability

Translations

a rare neurodevelopmental disorder

Finnish: Williamsin oireyhtymä German: Williams-Beuren-Syndrom (de) n, Williams-Syndrom n Portuguese: síndrome de Williams f Romanian: sindrom Williams n