Williams syndrome
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Williams syndrome
C20: after J.C.P. Williams (born ?1930), New Zealand cardiologist
Example Sentences
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Bella was born with Williams syndrome, a rare developmental disorder that presents cognitive challenges with math and abstract concepts, among other issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2022
Ava has Williams syndrome which is a genetic disorder and struggles with day-to-day life.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2021
Some recent research has suggested that dog friendliness may be the result of something similar to Williams syndrome, a genetic disorder in humans that causes hypersociability, among other symptoms.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2017
It’s very rare except in people who have Williams syndrome.
From National Geographic ● Jul. 16, 2017
One such favored dog gene has a human counterpart that has been implicated in Williams syndrome, where it causes exceptional gregariousness.
From New York Times ● Mar. 17, 2010
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