Meanings
nounCarpenter syndrome (uncountable)
- uncountableA very rare autosomal recessive congenital disorder characterized by craniofacial malformations, obesity, and syndactyly.
Origin
Described by G. Carpenter in 1909.
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Carpenter syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Carpenter%20syndrome
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