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Cockayne syndrome
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English
Etymology
Named after English physician Edward Alfred Cockayne (1880–1956).
Noun
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A rare congenital disorder characterized by growth failure, impaired development of the nervous system, abnormal photosensitivity, and premature aging.
Synonyms
en Neill-Dingwall syndrome
en Weber-Cockayne syndrome
en eponyms