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Williams syndrome

British

noun

pathol an abnormality in the genes involved in calcium metabolism, resulting in mental retardation

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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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