Cockayne syndrome

English

Etymology

Named after English physician Edward Alfred Cockayne (1880–1956).

Noun

Cockayne syndrome (uncountable)

  1. A rare congenital disorder characterized by growth failure, impaired development of the nervous system, abnormal photosensitivity, and premature aging.

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