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Michelin tire baby syndrome

Michelin tire baby syndrome proper noun: a rare condition characterized by various abnormalities including multiple symmetric, circular creases on the skin that disappear in later life.

Proper noun

Michelin tire baby syndrome

  1. A rare condition characterized by various abnormalities including multiple symmetric, circular creases on the skin that disappear in later life.
    Synonyms:
    Kunze-Riehm syndrome

Synonyms of Michelin tire baby syndrome

  • Kunze-Riehm syndrome

Origin of Michelin tire baby syndrome

In reference to Bibendum, the mascot of tire manufacturer Michelin.

Questions about Michelin tire baby syndrome

What does Michelin tire baby syndrome mean?
Michelin tire baby syndrome means a rare condition characterized by various abnormalities including multiple symmetric, circular creases on the skin that disappear in later life.
What part of speech is Michelin tire baby syndrome?
Michelin tire baby syndrome is a proper noun.

Words near Michelin tire baby syndrome in the dictionary

  1. michelia
  2. michelias
  3. Michelin
  4. Michelin star
  5. Michelin stars
  6. Michelin tire baby syndrome
  7. Michelina
  8. michelinoceratid
  9. michelinoceratids
  10. michelinocerid
  11. michelinocerids

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