Williams syndrome

Meaning

A rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a distinctive elfin facial appearance, developmental delay coupled with strong language skills, and cardiovascular problems.

Synonyms

Williams-Beuren syndrome

Translations

Williams-Syndrom

Fanconi-Schlesinger-Syndrom

Elfin-face-Syndrom

Williams-Beuren-Syndrom

syndrome de Williams

syndrome de williams

sindrome di Williams

sindrome di Williams-Beuren

syndroom van Williams

syndroom van Williams-Beuren

Síndrome de Williams

Síndrome de williams

Etymology

From Williams + syndrome. First described in 1961 by New Zealander John C. P. Williams.

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