Gillespie syndrome

noun

A rare genetic disorder characterized by partial aniridia, ataxia, and often intellectual disability.

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Meanings

nounGillespie syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA rare genetic disorder characterized by partial aniridia, ataxia, and often intellectual disability.

Origin

First described in 1965 by American ophthalmologist Fredrick Gillespie.

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