Edwards syndrome

noun

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 18th chromosome, and characterised by organ defects and developmental delays.

Similar
trisomy 18
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Meanings

nounEdwards syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 18th chromosome, and characterised by organ defects and developmental delays.

    Synonyms: trisomy 18

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 18th chromosome, and characterised by organ defects and developmental delays.

Similar
trisomy 18
Also see
trisomy 18

Origin

Named after John H. Edwards, who first described the syndrome in 1960.

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Translations

Finnish Edwardsin oireyhtymä, 18-trisomia
  • Edwardsin oireyhtymägenetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 18th chromosome
  • 18-trisomiagenetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 18th chromosome
  • trisomia 18genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 18th chromosome
Portuguese síndrome de Edwards
  • síndrome de Edwardsgenetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 18th chromosome
Cite this entry
APA

Edwards syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Edwards%20syndrome

MLA

“Edwards syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Edwards%20syndrome. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Edwards syndrome,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Edwards%20syndrome.

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