Meanings
nounAlport syndrome (uncountable)
- uncountableA genetic disorder characterized by glomerulonephritis, end-stage kidney disease, and hearing loss.
Origin
First identified in 1927 by Cecil A. Alport.
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Alport syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alport%20syndrome
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“Alport syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alport%20syndrome. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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