Etymology

Edwards syndrome

Today it means: A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 18th chromosome, and characterised by organ defects and developmental delays. Full definition →

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The story

Named after John H. Edwards, who first described the syndrome in 1960.

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