kabuki syndrome

English

Etymology

The faces of affected individuals were thought to resemble the stage makeup used in Japanese kabuki theater.

Noun

kabuki syndrome (uncountable)

  1. A congenital disorder characterized by distinctive facial features and various physical and mental disabilities.
    Synonyms: kabuki makeup syndrome, Niikawa-Kuroki syndrome
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