Etymology

Patau syndrome

Today it means: A syndrome caused by a chromosomal abnormality in which some or all of the cells of the body contain extra genetic material from chromosome 13, leading to multiple and complex organ defects. Full definition →

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The story

Named after K. Patau.

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