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KLIPPEL-FEIL SYNDROME [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Vertebrae and Bone Marrow
DEF

A [congenital] condition characterized by shortness of the neck resulting from reduction in the number of cervical vertebrae or the fusion of multiple hemivertebrae into one osseous mass; the hairline is low and motion of the neck is limited.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Vertèbres et moelle
DEF

Malformation [congénitale] variée des vertèbres cervicales et de la charnière occipitocervicale, avec brièveté du cou (aspect d'homme sans cou), implantation basse des cheveux et parfois surélévation des omoplates associée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Vértebras y médula
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