landau-kleffner syndrome

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What does landau-kleffner syndrome mean?

A rare childhood neurological syndrome, characterized by the sudden or gradual development of aphasia and an abnormal electroencephalogram.

Where does landau-kleffner syndrome come from?

Named after William Landau and Frank Kleffner, who characterized it in 1957.

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