Hennekam syndrome

noun

An autosomal recessive disorder involving intestinal lymphangiectasia, facial anomalies, peripheral lymphedema, and mild to moderate growth and intellectual disabilities.

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Meanings

nounHennekam syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn autosomal recessive disorder involving intestinal lymphangiectasia, facial anomalies, peripheral lymphedema, and mild to moderate growth and intellectual disabilities.

Origin

Named after R. C. M. Hennekam.

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Hennekam syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hennekam%20syndrome

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