Etymology

Yentl syndrome

Today it means: The underdiagnosis of ischemic heart disease and other cardiovascular issues in women as compared to men. Full definition →

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The story

Named after the 1983 film Yentl in which a woman takes on the role of a man in order to be allowed an education. See yentl.

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