HEC syndrome

noun

A syndrome characterized by hydrocephalus, endocardial fibroelastosis, and cataracts.

Meanings

nounHEC syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA syndrome characterized by hydrocephalus, endocardial fibroelastosis, and cataracts.

Origin

From the initial letters of the symptoms.

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