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Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
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English
Etymology
Independently reported in the 1960s by Dr. John Bruce Beckwith and Dr. Hans-Rudolf Wiedemann.
Noun
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A congenital overgrowth disorder characterized by an increased risk of childhood cancer and certain physical defects.
Synonyms
en BWS
en eponyms