Menkes disease

English

Etymology

Originally described by John Hans Menkes (1928–2008) et al. in 1962.

Noun

Menkes disease (uncountable)

  1. An X-linked recessive disorder that affects copper levels in the body and produces distinctive colourless, breakable hair.

Synonyms

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