Prader-Willi syndrome
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Prader-Willi syndrome
C20: after Andrea Prader (1919–2001) and Heinrich Willi (1900–71), Swiss paediatricians
Example Sentences
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“We share the Soleno team’s deep commitment to the Prader-Willi syndrome community and look forward to leveraging our experience and capabilities to expand Vykat XR’s reach to benefit more patients,” Gano said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
Soleno, which develops treatments of rare diseases, is known for its Vykat XR drug to treat the extreme hunger caused by rare genetic disorder Prader-Willi syndrome.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
“Most diseases are due to some dysregulation of RNA,” including Prader-Willi syndrome and certain muscular dystrophies and cancers, says Vivian Cheung, an RNA biologist at the University of Michigan.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 21, 2024
Mr Price also has Prader-Willi syndrome, septo-optic dysplasia and a learning disability.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2023
While it is uncommon, chronic disordered eating, including a genetic condition called Prader-Willi syndrome that results in constant hunger and binge eating, can cause stomach rupture.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 21, 2022
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