noonan syndrome

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What does noonan syndrome mean?

A relatively common autosomal-dominant congenital disorder, a form of dwarfism accompanied by a heart defect, learning difficulties, and a characteristic facial appearance.

Where does noonan syndrome come from?

After Jacqueline Noonan, a paediatric cardiologist.

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