Meanings
- uncountableA rare genetic disorder linked to the X chromosome, causing physical anomalies and developmental delays, characterised by retardation, hyperactive behaviour, constipation, hypotonia, and a characteristic facial appearance.
Synonyms: Opitz-Kaveggia syndrome
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA rare genetic disorder linked to the X chromosome, causing physical anomalies and developmental delays, characterised by retardation, hyperactive behaviour, constipation, hypotonia, and a characteristic facial appearance.
Origin
From the initials of the surnames of two sisters who had five sons with the syndrome.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
FG syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/FG%20syndrome
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