scimitar syndrome

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What does scimitar syndrome mean?

A rare congenital heart defect characterized by anomalous venous return from the right lung (to the systemic venous drainage, rather than directly to the left atrium).

Where does scimitar syndrome come from?

From the scimitar-shaped curved shadow seen on a chest X-ray.

How to pronounce scimitar syndrome

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