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Olmsted syndrome

Olmsted syndrome noun: a form of palmoplantar keratoderma of the palms and soles, with flexion deformity of the digits, that begins in infancy.

Noun

Olmsted syndrome (uncountable)

  1. A form of palmoplantar keratoderma of the palms and soles, with flexion deformity of the digits, that begins in infancy.

Origin of Olmsted syndrome

Named after H. C. Olmsted, who described the condition.

Questions about Olmsted syndrome

What does Olmsted syndrome mean?
Olmsted syndrome means a form of palmoplantar keratoderma of the palms and soles, with flexion deformity of the digits, that begins in infancy.
What part of speech is Olmsted syndrome?
Olmsted syndrome is a noun.

Words near Olmsted syndrome in the dictionary

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