Etymology

Poland syndrome

Today it means: A rare birth defect characterized by underdevelopment or absence of the pectoralis on one side of the body, and usually also webbing of the fingers of the hand on the same side. Full definition →

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The story

Named after British surgeon Alfred Poland.

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