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Proteus syndrome

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noun

  1. pathol a condition caused by malfunction in cell growth, in which bone and flesh tissue overgrow in localized areas of the body

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Mr Merrick, who was from Leicester, is thought to have had a condition called Proteus syndrome which can cause tissue to overgrow.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2021

You’re clearly inviting readers to make that connection, up to and including posting a link to learn more about Proteus syndrome.

From Slate Feb. 10, 2021

When the baby is diagnosed with the probably lethal Proteus syndrome, it occurs to the protagonist that she actually may have been “wasting her time.”

From Seattle Times Feb. 9, 2021

A sister was diagnosed with Proteus syndrome, which causes physical abnormalities, and a brother disappeared at sea.

From Washington Post Nov. 6, 2019

A team of experts use it to discover how the man himself moved and spoke, to gain insights into the rare and still misunderstood Proteus syndrome that caused his appearance.

From The Guardian Mar. 23, 2011

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