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cryptophthalmos syndrome

a familial or hereditary disorder in which a child is born with skin covering the eyes. The anomaly may occur on one side or both. The eyes are usually present under the facial skin but abnormal; eyelids, eyelashes, and, usually, tear ducts are lacking. The individual may be able to discern light and colors. Hearing loss is common, as are ear anomalies. Intellectual disability, malformations in the genitals, and syndactyly (fused fingers or toes) can also occur. Also called Fraser–François syndrome; Fraser syndrome.

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self-organizing system

self-organizing system

any system whose elements spontaneously interact in such a way as to create a higher level structure as a result of their intrinsic properties. Many biological molecules show spontaneous self-organization, but purely physical systems do so as well, as in phase changes in water at different temperatures.