Leopard
Leopard (Medicine)
Leopard (/ˈlɛpərd/), in the field of medicine, is an acronym that stands for multiple congenital anomalies affecting various systems of the body. The term LEOPARD is derived from the initial letters of the names of these anomalies, which include:
- Lentigines - Numerous small, brownish spots on the skin.
- Electrocardiographic conduction defects - Abnormalities in the electrical conduction system of the heart.
- Ocular hypertelorism - Increased distance between the eyes.
- Pulmonary stenosis - Narrowing of the pulmonary valve.
- Abnormalities of genitalia - Various deformities of the genital organs.
- Retardation of growth - Delayed physical development.
- Deafness - Hearing impairment.
The term was first used in 1969 by Zeisler and Becker, who described a syndrome consisting of multiple lentigines, electrocardiographic conduction defects, ocular hypertelorism, pulmonary stenosis, abnormalities of genitalia, retardation of growth, and deafness.
Pronunciation
The term Leopard is pronounced as /ˈlɛpərd/.
Etymology
The term Leopard is an acronym derived from the initial letters of the names of the anomalies that characterize the syndrome. It was first used in 1969 by Zeisler and Becker.
Related Terms
- Lentigines
- Electrocardiographic conduction defects
- Ocular hypertelorism
- Pulmonary stenosis
- Abnormalities of genitalia
- Retardation of growth
- Deafness
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Leopard
- Wikipedia's article - Leopard
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