marfan syndrome

Questions

What does marfan syndrome mean?

A genetic disorder of the connective tissue that causes defects in the heart valves and aorta.

Where does marfan syndrome come from?

Named after French pediatrician Antoine Marfan (1858–1942), who first described the condition in 1896.

How to pronounce marfan syndrome

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