Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

English

Noun

Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (uncountable)

  1. An autosomal-dominant genetic disorder characterized by the development of benign hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and hyperpigmented macules on the lips and oral mucosa.
    Synonym: PJS
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