Flynn-Aird syndrome

Flynn-·Aird syn·drome

(flin ārd), [MIM*136300]

a familial syndrome characterized by muscle wasting, ataxia, dementia, skin atrophy, dental caries, joint stiffness, retinitis pigmentosa, and progressive sensorineural hearing loss; autosomal dominant inheritance.

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Flynn,

P., 20th century U.S. neurologist.

Flynn phenomenon - a pupillary response to light, the reverse of that expected. Synonym(s): paradoxical pupillary reflex

Flynn-Aird syndrome - a familial syndrome characterized by muscle wasting, ataxia, dementia, skin atrophy, and ocular anomalies.

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Aird,

Robert B., U.S. neurologist, 1903–.

Flynn-Aird syndrome - see under Flynn

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Flynn-Aird syn·drome

(flin ārd sindrōm) [MIM*136300]

Familial syndrome characterized by muscle wasting, dementia, skin atrophy, dental caries, and other symptoms.

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