Meanings
- uncountableA human autosomal-dominant genetic disorder that can cause susceptibility to kidney cancer, renal and pulmonary cysts, and fibrofolliculomas.
Synonyms: BHD, Hornstein-Knickenberg syndrome, Hornstein-Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA human autosomal-dominant genetic disorder that can cause susceptibility to kidney cancer, renal and pulmonary cysts, and fibrofolliculomas.
Origin
Ddescribed in 1977 by three Canadian physicians: Arthur R. Birt, Georgina R. Hogg and William J. Dubé.
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Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Birt-Hogg-Dub%C3%A9%20syndrome
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