Wildervanck syndrome

a genetic disorder associated with Klippel–Feil syndrome and characterized by deafness and paralysis of the abducens nerve. The cause is unknown, but because it is seen almost exclusively in females, an X-linked dominant inheritance is suspected. [reported in 1952 by L. S. Wildervanck, Dutch geneticist]

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January 26th 2025

chemotherapy

n. the use of chemical agents to treat diseases, particularly cancer, in which case it is contrasted with radiation therapy. —chemotherapeutic adj. —chemotherapist n.