Holmes-Adie syndrome

[ hōmz′-, hōlmz′- ]

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A syndrome of unknown etiology that is characterized by tonic pupillary reactions in which tendon reflexes are absent or diminished.Adie's pupil Adie syndrome Holmes-Adie pupil pupillotonic pseudostrabismus

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Advanced maternal age dramatically increases the risk of maternal mortality as well as birth defects like Down Syndrome.
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Sherlock Holmes is a new millennium sex symbol with books, movies, and TV episodes introducing him to a new generation of fans.
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Jolly somehow finds the time to also manage a restaurant and help kids who have Autism and Down syndrome ride horses.
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The cops were as incompetent as they often appear to be in the Holmes stories.
Sherlock Holmes Vs. Jack the Ripper|Clive Irving|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Holmes addicts had arrived at the show from all over the world.
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Old Holmes furrowed his brow and closed one eye, seeking with the other the inspiration of the sky.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
"Mind what I told you, Henery," he whispered very loud, glaring at Mr. Holmes.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
Henry Holmes was standing with his back to the stove, one hand wagging up and down at the solemn line of figures on the bench.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
"All Ike's property to-day ain't as val'able to me now as that cent was then," Mr. Holmes answered solemnly.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
Old Mr. Holmes started to protest, but Aaron Kallaberger quieted him with an offering of tobacco.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd

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