Barlow's syndrome
noun
variants
also Barlow syndrome
or Barlow's disease
or Barlow disease
: mitral valve prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse, also called the Barlow's syndrome, is an underdiagnosed cause of sudden death, especially among young adults.—
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“Barlow's syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Barlow%27s%20syndrome. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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