Kocher-Debre-Semelaigne syndrome

noun

Hypothyroidism in infancy or childhood characterised by lower-extremity or generalized muscular hypertrophy, myxoedema, short stature, and cretinism.

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nounKocher-Debré-Semelaigne syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableHypothyroidism in infancy or childhood characterised by lower-extremity or generalized muscular hypertrophy, myxoedema, short stature, and cretinism.

Origin

Named after Emil Theodor Kocher, Robert Debré and Georges Semelaigne.

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

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