Potter's syndrome

Potter's syndrome definition - medical

Potter's syndrome

noun
A combination of birth defects characterized by the absence of one or both kidneys, underdeveloped lungs, and Potter's facies, and resulting in neonatal respiratory distress, circulatory abnormalities, acidosis, cyanosis, edema, and death.

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