Aicardi syndrome

proper noun

A rare genetic malformation syndrome characterized by retinal abnormalities, seizures, and partial or complete absence of the corpus callosum.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A rare genetic malformation syndrome characterized by retinal abnormalities, seizures, and partial or complete absence of the corpus callosum.

Origin

First recognized as a distinct syndrome in 1965 by Jean Aicardi, a French neurologist.

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Translations

Portuguese síndrome de Aicardi
  • síndrome de Aicardia rare genetic malformation syndrome
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APA

Aicardi syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Aicardi%20syndrome

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Chicago

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