Larsen syndrome

noun

A congenital disorder characterised by dislocation of the knees, hips and elbows, flattened facial appearance, prominent forehead, and depressed nasal bridge.

Meanings

nounLarsen syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA congenital disorder characterised by dislocation of the knees, hips and elbows, flattened facial appearance, prominent forehead, and depressed nasal bridge.

Origin

Discovered in 1950 by Larsen and associates.

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