Meanings
nounSilver-Russell syndrome (uncountable)
alternative initialism SRS
- uncountablemedicineA rare congenital growth disorder, a form of dwarfism, sometimes treatable.
Synonyms: Russell-Silver dwarfism, Russell-Silver syndrome, Silver-Russell dwarfism
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA rare congenital growth disorder, a form of dwarfism, sometimes treatable.
Origin
Named after Henry Silver and Alexander Russell.
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Silver-Russell syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Silver-Russell%20syndrome
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