Benjamin Button disease in English

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Etymology: In reference to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, a short story (and later a film) about a man who ages in reverse, from senescence to infancy. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=Benjamin Button disease}} Benjamin Button disease (uncountable)

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"Benjamin Button disease" meaning in English

Noun