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noun
An X-linked recessive disorder that affects copper levels in the body and produces distinctive colourless, breakable hair.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: copper transport disease, kinky hair disease, Menkes kinky hair syndrome, Menkes syndrome, steely hair disease
Antonyms: none provided
History
Originally described by John Hans Menkes (1928–2008) et al. in 1962.
