VACTERL syndrome
[ văk′tərl ]
n.
A syndrome seen in embryos and fetuses characterized by abnormalities of vertebrae (V), anus (A), cardiovascular tree (C), trachea (T), esophagus (E), renal system (R), and limb buds (L), associated with the administration of sex hormones during early pregnancy.
Nearby words
valuable, valuables, valuate, valuation, valuator, VACTERL syndrome, value added, value date, value fund, value judgment, value-added
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