Meaning Of The Word Marfan syndrome

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What's The Definition Of Marfan syndrome?

Marfan syndrome in American English
a hereditary disorder characterized by abnormally elongated bones, esp. in the extremities, hypermotility of the joints, and circulatory and eye abnormalities

Marfan syndrome in British English
a hereditary disorder characterized by abnormalities of the blood circulation and the eyes, abnormally long bones in the limbs, and unusually flexible joints
noun: a disorder of connective tissue that is characterized by abnormal elongation of the bones and often by visual impairment

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