Axenfeld syndrome

noun

A rare autosomal-dominant disorder affecting the development of the teeth, eyes, and abdominal region.

Meanings

nounAxenfeld syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA rare autosomal-dominant disorder affecting the development of the teeth, eyes, and abdominal region.

    Synonyms: Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome, Hagedoom syndrome

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA rare autosomal-dominant disorder affecting the development of the teeth, eyes, and abdominal region.

Origin

Named after Theodor Axenfeld, German ophthalmologist.

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