Definition of Marfan syndrome
1. Noun. A genetic disorder of the connective tissue that causes defects in the heart valves and aorta. ¹
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Medical Definition of Marfan syndrome
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Connective-tissue disorder: autosomal dominant, 15% sporadic, cardiovascular system (probable cause of death in 93%), aortic aneurysm (mostly ascending), dilatation of aortic sinuses, aortic dissection, coarctation, musculoskeletal system, tall stature, long limbs, arachnodactyly, lax joints, scoliosis (60%) / kyphosis / pectus, eye, lens subluxation Cf: homocystinuria More info: Marfan syndrome
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Marfan Syndrome
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