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Goldenhar syndrome

Goldenhar syndrome noun: a rare congenital defect characterized by incomplete development of the ear, nose, soft palate, lip, and mandible.

Noun

Goldenhar syndrome (uncountable)

  1. A rare congenital defect characterized by incomplete development of the ear, nose, soft palate, lip, and mandible.
    Synonyms:
    oculoauriculovertebral syndrome

Synonyms of Goldenhar syndrome

  • oculoauriculovertebral syndrome

Origin of Goldenhar syndrome

Documented in 1952 by Belgian ophthalmologist Maurice Goldenhar (1924-2001).

Questions about Goldenhar syndrome

What does Goldenhar syndrome mean?
Goldenhar syndrome means a rare congenital defect characterized by incomplete development of the ear, nose, soft palate, lip, and mandible.
What part of speech is Goldenhar syndrome?
Goldenhar syndrome is a noun.

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