Pierre Robin syndrome
Pierre Robin syndrome (p'yair roh-ban) n. a congenital disease in which affected infants have a very small lower jawbone (mandible) and a cleft palate. They are susceptible to feeding and respiratory problems. [ Pierre Robin (1867–1950), French dentist]
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