Seckel syndrome

Seckel syndrome definition - medical

Seck·el syndrome (sĕkˈəl)

noun
An inherited disorder characterized by low birth weight, dwarfism, microcephaly, large eyes, beaked nose, receding chin, and mental retardation. Also called Seckel dwarfism.

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