Cockayne syndrome
Meaning
Noun
- A rare congenital disorder characterized by growth failure, impaired development of the nervous system, abnormal photosensitivity, and premature aging.
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Origin
- Named after English physician Edward Alfred Cockayne (1880–1956).
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