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Edwards syndrome

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 18th chromosome, and characterised by organ defects and developmental delays.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Synonyms: trisomy 18

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Named after John H. Edwards, who first described the syndrome in 1960.

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: Edwardsin oireyhtymä — genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 18th chromosome
  • Finnish: 18-trisomia — genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 18th chromosome
  • Finnish: trisomia 18 — genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 18th chromosome
  • Portuguese: síndrome de Edwards — genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 18th chromosome