Treacher Collins syndrome

noun

A rare autosomal-dominant congenital disorder characterized by craniofacial deformities.

Meanings

nounTreacher Collins syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA rare autosomal-dominant congenital disorder characterized by craniofacial deformities.

Origin

Named after Edward Treacher Collins, who described it.

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Treacher Collins syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Treacher%20Collins%20syndrome

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