Etymology

Opitz G/BBB syndrome

Today it means: A rare genetic disorder affecting physical structures along the midline of the body. Full definition →

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The story

The letters G and BBB represent the last names of the families that were first diagnosed with the disorder, while Opitz is the last name of the doctor who first described the signs and symptoms.

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