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Williams syndrome en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

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

Coordinates

hypersociability

Synonyms

Williams-Beuren syndrome · Williams elfin facies syndrome

Translations (6)

de Williams-Beuren-Syndrom (a rare neurodevelopmental disorder) · pl zespół Williamsa (a rare neurodevelopmental disorder) · fi Williamsin oireyhtymä (a rare neurodevelopmental disorder) · de Williams-Syndrom (a rare neurodevelopmental disorder) · pt síndrome de Williams (a rare neurodevelopmental disorder) · ro sindrom Williams (a rare neurodevelopmental disorder)