Meanings
- A rare condition characterized by various abnormalities including multiple symmetric, circular creases on the skin that disappear in later life.
Synonyms: Kunze-Riehm syndrome
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounA rare condition characterized by various abnormalities including multiple symmetric, circular creases on the skin that disappear in later life.
Origin
In reference to Bibendum, the mascot of tire manufacturer Michelin.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
Michelin tire baby syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Michelin%20tire%20baby%20syndrome
“Michelin tire baby syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Michelin%20tire%20baby%20syndrome. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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