Meanings
nounSHORT syndrome (uncountable)
- uncountableAn uncommon autosomal-dominant condition marked by short stature, hyperextensibility of the joints and/or inguinal hernias, ocular depression, Rieger anomaly, and delayed teething.
Origin
From the initials of the characteristic traits, arranged to spell short.
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SHORT syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/SHORT%20syndrome
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