A genetic condition that causes unusual facial features and disorders of the skin, bones, nervous system, eyes, and endocrine glands. People with this syndrome have a higher risk of basal cell carcinoma. Also called Gorlin syndrome and nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome.
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<syndrome> An inherited group of defects which involve abnormalities of the skin, eyes, nervous system, endocrine, glands and bones. ... The condition is characterised by an unusual facial appearance and a predisposition for skin cancer. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a syndrome of myriad basal cell nevi with development of basal cell carcinomas in adult life, odontogenic keratocysts, erythematous pitting of the palms and soles, calcification of the cerebral falx, and frequently skeletal anomalies, particularly ribs that are bifid or broadened anteriorly; autosomal dominant inheritance...
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Basal cell nevus syndrome: The Gorlin syndrome. Common Misspellings: basal cell nevus syndrone
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