"Williams syndrome" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Williams + syndrome. First described in 1961 by New Zealander John C. P. Williams. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|Williams|syndrome}} Williams + syndrome Head templates: {{en-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. Wikipedia link: en:Williams syndrome Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Genetic disorders, Medical genetics Synonyms: Williams-Beuren syndrome, Williams elfin facies syndrome Coordinate_terms: hypersociability Translations (a rare neurodevelopmental disorder): Williamsin oireyhtymä (Finnish), Williams-Beuren-Syndrom [neuter] (German), Williams-Syndrom [neuter] (German), síndrome de Williams [feminine] (Portuguese), sindrom Williams [neuter] (Romanian)

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