Etymology

pretzel syndrome

Today it means: A rare disorder characterized by skeletal deformity, malformation of the brain (with accompanying seizures), electrolyte imbalance, and variable malformations of the heart and other organs. Full definition →

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The story

Referring to the twisted form of a pretzel.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.