Christian syndrome

noun

A rare disease causing malformations of the palate, thumbs, and upper limbs.

Meanings

nounChristian syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA rare disease causing malformations of the palate, thumbs, and upper limbs.

Origin

Named after Joe. C. Christian, the first person to describe the condition.

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APA

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

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“Christian syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Christian%20syndrome. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Christian syndrome,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Christian%20syndrome.

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