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Poland syndrome

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A rare birth defect characterized by underdevelopment or absence of the pectoralis on one side of the body, and usually also webbing of the fingers of the hand on the same side.

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History

Etymology

Named after British surgeon Alfred Poland.

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4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: syndrome de Poland — a rare defect marked by underdeveloped or absent pectoralis muscle on one side, often with webbed fingers on the same side
  • German: Poland-Syndrom — a rare defect marked by underdeveloped or absent pectoralis muscle on one side, often with webbed fingers on the same side
  • Polish: zespół Polanda — a rare defect marked by underdeveloped or absent pectoralis muscle on one side, often with webbed fingers on the same side
  • Portuguese: síndrome de Poland — a rare defect marked by underdeveloped or absent pectoralis muscle on one side, often with webbed fingers on the same side