Pierre Robin sequence

English

Etymology

Named after the French dental surgeon Pierre Robin.

Noun

Pierre Robin sequence (plural Pierre Robin sequences)

  1. (pathology) A congenital defect in humans, characterized by micrognathia and resulting glossoptosis and breathing problems.
    Synonyms: (initialism) PRS, Pierre Robin syndrome, Pierre Robin malformation, Pierre Robin anomaly, Pierre Robin anomalad
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