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FG syndrome

FG syndrome noun: a rare genetic disorder linked to the X chromosome, causing physical anomalies and developmental delays, characterised by retardation, hyperactive behaviour, constipation, hypotonia, and a characteristic facial appearance.

Noun

FG syndrome (uncountable)

  1. A rare genetic disorder linked to the X chromosome, causing physical anomalies and developmental delays, characterised by retardation, hyperactive behaviour, constipation, hypotonia, and a characteristic facial appearance.

Synonyms of FG syndrome

Origin of FG syndrome

From the initials of the surnames of two sisters who had five sons with the syndrome.

Questions about FG syndrome

What does FG syndrome mean?
FG syndrome means a rare genetic disorder linked to the X chromosome, causing physical anomalies and developmental delays, characterised by retardation, hyperactive behaviour, constipation, hypotonia, and a characteristic facial appearance.
What part of speech is FG syndrome?
FG syndrome is a noun.

Words near FG syndrome in the dictionary

  1. FFVs
  2. FFW
  3. Ffynnongroyw
  4. Ffyona
  5. fg
  6. FG syndrome
  7. FG%
  8. FGA
  9. FGAM
  10. FGAM Synthase
  11. FGC

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