Meanings
nounNetherton syndrome (uncountable)
- uncountableA severe form of ichthyosis.
Origin
Named after Earl W. Netherton (1910–1985), American dermatologist who discovered it in 1958.
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APA
Netherton syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Netherton%20syndrome
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“Netherton syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Netherton%20syndrome. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Netherton syndrome,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Netherton%20syndrome.
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