Patau syndrome

English

Etymology

Named after K. Patau.

Noun

Patau syndrome (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) A syndrome caused by a chromosomal abnormality in which some or all of the cells of the body contain extra genetic material from chromosome 13, leading to multiple and complex organ defects.
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