Etymology

Cockayne syndrome

Today it means: A rare congenital disorder characterized by growth failure, impaired development of the nervous system, abnormal photosensitivity, and premature aging. Full definition →

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Named after English physician Edward Alfred Cockayne (1880–1956).

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