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Marfan Syndrome
Medical Definition: | A hereditary disorder of connective tissue characterized by tall stature, elongated extremities, subluxation of the lens, dilatation of the ascending aorta, and "pigeon breast." It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. |
Also Called: | Arachnodactyly |
Marfan Syndrome Medical Definitions and Terms
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