Muenke syndrome

noun

A form of craniosynostosis caused by a specific mutation in the FGFR3 gene.

Meanings

nounMuenke syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of craniosynostosis caused by a specific mutation in the FGFR3 gene.

Origin

First described by Maximilian Muenke.

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APA

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

MLA

“Muenke syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Muenke%20syndrome. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Muenke syndrome,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Muenke%20syndrome.

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