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Williams syndrome

Williams syndrome noun: a rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a distinctive elfin facial appearance, developmental delay coupled with strong language skills, and cardiovascular problems.

Noun

Williams syndrome (uncountable)

  1. (medical genetics) A rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a distinctive elfin facial appearance, developmental delay coupled with strong language skills, and cardiovascular problems.

Synonyms of Williams syndrome

Origin of Williams syndrome

From Williams + syndrome. First described in 1961 by New Zealander John C. P. Williams.

Questions about Williams syndrome

What does Williams syndrome mean?
Williams syndrome means a rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a distinctive elfin facial appearance, developmental delay coupled with strong language skills, and cardiovascular problems.
What part of speech is Williams syndrome?
Williams syndrome is a noun.

Words near Williams syndrome in the dictionary

  1. Williamites
  2. Williams
  3. Williams County
  4. Williams elfin facies syndrome
  5. Williams Landing
  6. Williams syndrome
  7. Williams-Beuren syndrome
  8. Williams-Campbell syndrome
  9. Williamsburg
  10. Williamsburg County
  11. Williamsburger

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