Marfan syndrome

American  

[mahr-fan, mahr-fan] / ˈmɑr fæn, mɑrˈfæn /

noun

Pathology.

1. a hereditary disorder characterized by abnormally elongated bones, especially in the extremities, hypermotility of the joints, and circulatory and eye abnormalities.

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Etymology

Origin of Marfan syndrome

Named after Antonin Bernard Marfan (1858–1942), French pediatrician, who described it in 1892

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Marfan syndrome

Together, these symptoms suggested Marfan syndrome, an inherited condition that weakens connective tissues throughout the body.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

He said that Marfan syndrome had also curtailed his social life, adding: "I used to play football like every other young man, I was athletic but now I cannot even walk short distances."

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

Marfan syndrome, a condition caused by mutations in the FBN1 gene, typically makes people grow taller than average.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2025

But he did want a romantic partner he’d never had, in part because of a genetic disorder called Marfan syndrome that makes traditional dating tough for him.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2024

Doctors are now exploring whether Mr. Wahl had Marfan syndrome, a risk factor for this type of aneurysm.

From New York Times ● Dec. 14, 2022

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