noonan's syndrome

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Noun noonan's syndrome has 1 sense

Noonan's syndrome - syndrome seen only in males; marked by short stature and lowset ears and subnormal fertility
--₁ is a kind of syndrome

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Noonan Syndrome

Noonan Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects various parts of the body, causing distinctive facial features, short stature, and potential heart defects. It is named after Dr. Jacqueline Noonan, who first described the syndrome in 1963.

Senses:

1. Noun:

A genetic disorder characterized by a wide range of physical, developmental, and medical conditions.

Example sentence: Individuals with Noonan Syndrome often have distinctive facial features, such as widely spaced eyes and a short neck.

2. Noun:

The medical condition caused by Noonan Syndrome.

Example sentence: The child was diagnosed with Noonan Syndrome and is receiving specialized medical care.

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