Meanings
nounvan der Woude syndrome (uncountable)
- uncountableA genetic disorder characterized by lower lip pits, cleft lip with or without cleft palate, and cleft palate only.
Synonyms: VDWS
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA genetic disorder characterized by lower lip pits, cleft lip with or without cleft palate, and cleft palate only.
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Origin
First described by Anne Van der Woude in 1954.
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van der Woude syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/van%20der%20Woude%20syndrome
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Chicago
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