Etymology

Schinzel-Giedion syndrome

Today it means: A congenital neurodegenerative syndrome with various physical anomalies, including severe midface retraction, and retarded growth and mental development. Full definition →

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First described in 1978 by Dr. Albert Schinzel and Dr. Andreas Giedion.

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