Joubert syndrome

noun

A rare genetic disorder that affects the cerebellum.

Meanings

nounJoubert syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA rare genetic disorder that affects the cerebellum.

Origin

First identified in 1969 by pediatric neurologist Marie Joubert.

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