cri-du-chat syndrome

cri-du-chat syndrome definition - medical

cri-du-chat syndrome (crē-do͞o-shäˈ)

noun
A chromosomal disorder marked by microcephaly, epicanthal folds, micrognathia, strabismus, mental and physical retardation, and a characteristic catlike whine. Also called cat-cry syndrome, Lejeune syndrome.

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