Meanings
nounCowden syndrome (uncountable)
- uncountableA rare inherited disorder characterized by multiple hamartomas and an increased risk of certain cancers.
Synonyms: Cowden's disease
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA rare inherited disorder characterized by multiple hamartomas and an increased risk of certain cancers.
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Origin
First described in 1963 by Lloyd and Dennis, who named it from the patient's surname.
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Cowden syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cowden%20syndrome
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“Cowden syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cowden%20syndrome. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Cowden syndrome,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cowden%20syndrome.
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