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SHORT syndrome

SHORT syndrome noun: an uncommon autosomal-dominant condition marked by short stature, hyperextensibility of the joints and/or inguinal hernias, ocular depression, Rieger anomaly, and delayed teething.

Noun

SHORT syndrome (uncountable)

  1. An uncommon autosomal-dominant condition marked by short stature, hyperextensibility of the joints and/or inguinal hernias, ocular depression, Rieger anomaly, and delayed teething.

Origin of SHORT syndrome

From the initials of the characteristic traits, arranged to spell short.

Questions about SHORT syndrome

What does SHORT syndrome mean?
SHORT syndrome means an uncommon autosomal-dominant condition marked by short stature, hyperextensibility of the joints and/or inguinal hernias, ocular depression, Rieger anomaly, and delayed teething.
What part of speech is SHORT syndrome?
SHORT syndrome is a noun.

Words near SHORT syndrome in the dictionary

  1. short subject
  2. short subjects
  3. short sweetening
  4. short sword
  5. short swords
  6. SHORT syndrome
  7. short tag
  8. short tandem repeat
  9. short tandem repeats
  10. short temper
  11. short tempers

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