Meanings
proper noun
- A rare genetic disorder characterized by microcephaly, growth retardation, and a characteristic facial appearance.
Origin
First described in 1965 by English physician Victor Dubowitz.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
APA
Dubowitz syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dubowitz%20syndrome
MLA
“Dubowitz syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dubowitz%20syndrome. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Dubowitz syndrome,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dubowitz%20syndrome.
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