Timothy syndrome

proper noun

A rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by physical malformations and neurological and developmental defects.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. A rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by physical malformations and neurological and developmental defects.

Origin

Named after Katherine W. Timothy, who was among the first to identify a case.

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APA

Timothy syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Timothy%20syndrome

MLA

“Timothy syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Timothy%20syndrome. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Timothy syndrome,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Timothy%20syndrome.

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