Meanings
nounGoldenhar syndrome (uncountable)
- uncountableA rare congenital defect characterized by incomplete development of the ear, nose, soft palate, lip, and mandible.
Synonyms: oculoauriculovertebral syndrome
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA rare congenital defect characterized by incomplete development of the ear, nose, soft palate, lip, and mandible.
Similar
oculoauriculovertebral syndrome
Origin
Documented in 1952 by Belgian ophthalmologist Maurice Goldenhar (1924-2001).
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Goldenhar syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Goldenhar%20syndrome
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“Goldenhar syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Goldenhar%20syndrome. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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