Duane syndrome

noun

A rare congenital eye disorder most commonly characterized by the inability of the eye to abduct, or move outwards.

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Meanings

nounDuane syndrome (uncountable)

alternative Duane's syndrome

  1. uncountableA rare congenital eye disorder most commonly characterized by the inability of the eye to abduct, or move outwards.

Origin

Named after Alexander Duane.

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

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

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

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