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Pierre Robin sequence

Pierre Robin sequence noun: a congenital defect in humans, characterized by micrognathia and resulting glossoptosis and breathing problems.

Noun

Pierre Robin sequence (plural Pierre Robin sequences)

  1. A congenital defect in humans, characterized by micrognathia and resulting glossoptosis and breathing problems.
    Synonyms:
    PRS, Pierre Robin syndrome, Pierre Robin malformation, Pierre Robin anomaly, Pierre Robin anomalad

Synonyms of Pierre Robin sequence

  • PRS
  • Pierre Robin syndrome
  • Pierre Robin malformation
  • Pierre Robin anomaly
  • Pierre Robin anomalad

Forms of Pierre Robin sequence

pluralPierre Robin sequences

Origin of Pierre Robin sequence

Named after the French dental surgeon Pierre Robin.

Questions about Pierre Robin sequence

What does Pierre Robin sequence mean?
Pierre Robin sequence means a congenital defect in humans, characterized by micrognathia and resulting glossoptosis and breathing problems.
What part of speech is Pierre Robin sequence?
Pierre Robin sequence is a noun.
What is the plural of Pierre Robin sequence?
The plural of Pierre Robin sequence is Pierre Robin sequences.

Words near Pierre Robin sequence in the dictionary

  1. Pierponts
  2. Pierre
  3. Pierre Marie-Bamberger syndrome
  4. pierre perdu
  5. pierre perdue
  6. Pierre Robin sequence
  7. Pierre Robin sequences
  8. Pierre Trudeau Salute
  9. Pierre-Louis
  10. Pierre-Louises
  11. Pierrefitte-Nestalas

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