pretzel syndrome

noun

A rare disorder characterized by skeletal deformity, malformation of the brain (with accompanying seizures), electrolyte imbalance, and variable malformations of the heart and other organs.

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Meanings

nounpretzel syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA rare disorder characterized by skeletal deformity, malformation of the brain (with accompanying seizures), electrolyte imbalance, and variable malformations of the heart and other organs.

Origin

Referring to the twisted form of a pretzel.

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

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“pretzel syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pretzel%20syndrome. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pretzel syndrome,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pretzel%20syndrome.

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