costello syndrome

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What does costello syndrome mean?

A rare genetic disorder characterized by delayed development and intellectual disabilities, distinctive facial features, unusually flexible joints, and loose folds of extra skin, especially on the hands and feet.

Where does costello syndrome come from?

Discovered in 1977 by Jack Costello, a New Zealand paediatrician.

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