Morquio-Brailsford disease
Morquio-Brailsford disease (mor-kee-oh braylz-ferd) n. a defect of mucopolysaccharide metabolism that causes dwarfism with a kyphosis, knock-knee, and an angulated sternum. Intelligence is normal. [ L. Morquio (1867–1935), Uruguayan physician; J. F. Brailsford (20th century), British radiologist]
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