Nakajo syndrome

noun

A rare congenital disorder characterized by erythema, loss of body fat in the upper part of the body, and disproportionately large eyes, ears, nose, lips, and fingers.

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Meanings

nounNakajo syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA rare congenital disorder characterized by erythema, loss of body fat in the upper part of the body, and disproportionately large eyes, ears, nose, lips, and fingers.

Origin

First reported in 1939 by A. Nakajo.

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