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faciodigitogenital dysplasia

faciodigitogenital dysplasia definition - medical

fa·ci·o·dig·i·to·gen·i·tal dysplasia (fāˌshē-ō-dĭjˌĭ-tō-jĕnˈĭ-tl)

noun
An inherited syndrome characterized by an exaggerated width between the eyes, anteverted nostrils, broad upper lip, saddle-bag scrotum, and lax ligaments resulting in hyperextension of the knee, flat feet, and hyperextensible fingers. Also called Aarskog-Scott syndrome.

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