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Menkes disease en · NOUN

Etymology

Originally described by John Hans Menkes (1928–2008) et al. in 1962.

Meanings

(uncountable) An X-linked recessive disorder that affects copper levels in the body and produces distinctive colourless, breakable hair.

Synonyms

Menkes syndrome · Menkes kinky hair syndrome · copper transport disease · kinky hair disease · steely hair disease