Pierre Robin sequence

noun

A congenital defect in humans, characterized by micrognathia and resulting glossoptosis and breathing problems.

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PRSPierre Robin syndromePierre Robin malformationPierre Robin anomalyPierre Robin anomalad
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Meanings

nounPierre Robin sequence (plural Pierre Robin sequences)

plural Pierre Robin sequences

  1. medicineA congenital defect in humans, characterized by micrognathia and resulting glossoptosis and breathing problems.

    Synonyms: PRS, Pierre Robin syndrome, Pierre Robin malformation, Pierre Robin anomaly, Pierre Robin anomalad

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA congenital defect in humans, characterized by micrognathia and resulting glossoptosis and breathing problems.

Similar
PRSPierre Robin syndromePierre Robin malformationPierre Robin anomalyPierre Robin anomalad

Origin

Named after the French dental surgeon Pierre Robin.

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Pierre Robin sequence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pierre%20Robin%20sequence

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Chicago

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