Meanings
- uncountablemedicineA rare congenital disorder characterized by the reduction or absence of peroxisomes in the cells of the liver, kidneys, and brain and the inability to beta-oxidize very-long-chain fatty acids.
Synonyms: cerebrohepatorenal syndrome
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA rare congenital disorder characterized by the reduction or absence of peroxisomes in the cells of the liver, kidneys, and brain and the inability to beta-oxidize very-long-chain fatty acids.
Origin
Named after Hans Zellweger (1909–1990), a Swiss-American pediatrician who researched the condition.
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Zellweger syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Zellweger%20syndrome
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