Etymology

Stickler syndrome

Today it means: A genetic disorder affecting the connective tissue, characterized by facial abnormalities, ocular problems, hearing loss, and joint problems. Full definition →

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The story

It was first studied and characterized by Gunnar B. Stickler in 1965.

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