Meanings
nounRobinow syndrome (uncountable)
- uncountableA rare genetic disorder characterized by short-limbed dwarfism, abnormalities in the head, face, and external genitalia, and vertebral segmentation.
Origin
First described in 1969 by human geneticist Meinhard Robinow.
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Robinow syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Robinow%20syndrome
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