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.

Flynn,

P., 20th century U.S. neurologist. Flynn phenomenon - a pupillary response to light, the reverse of that expected. Synonym(s): paradoxical pupillary reflexFlynn-Aird syndrome - a familial syndrome characterized by muscle wasting, ataxia, dementia, skin atrophy, and ocular anomalies.

Aird,

Robert B., U.S. neurologist, 1903–. Flynn-Aird syndrome - see under Flynn

Flynn-Aird syn·drome

(flin ārd sindrōm) [MIM*136300] Familial syndrome characterized by muscle wasting, dementia, skin atrophy, dental caries, and other symptoms.