Li-Fraumeni syndrome

English

Etymology

Named after two American physicians, Frederick Pei Li and Joseph F. Fraumeni Jr., who first recognized the syndrome.

Noun

Li-Fraumeni syndrome (uncountable)

  1. A rare autosomal-dominant hereditary disorder that predisposes carriers to cancer development.
    Synonyms: LFS, SBLA
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