Marfanoid
Marfanoid
Marfanoid (pronunciation: /mɑːrˈfænɔɪd/) is a term used to describe individuals who exhibit physical characteristics similar to those seen in Marfan syndrome, but who do not meet the full diagnostic criteria for the syndrome.
Etymology
The term "Marfanoid" is derived from the name of the French pediatrician, Antoine Marfan, who first described Marfan syndrome in 1896. The suffix "-oid" is derived from the Greek "eidos", meaning "resembling" or "like". Thus, "Marfanoid" can be interpreted as "resembling Marfan".
Characteristics
Marfanoid individuals often exhibit several of the following physical characteristics:
- Tall stature
- Long, slender limbs (arachnodactyly)
- Flexible joints (hypermobile joints)
- Disproportionately long fingers and toes
- High, arched palate
- Flat feet (pes planus)
- Scoliosis
- Pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum
- Eye problems, such as myopia or dislocated lens
It's important to note that while these characteristics are similar to those seen in Marfan syndrome, Marfanoid individuals do not have the connective tissue disorder that characterizes Marfan syndrome.
Related Terms
- Marfan syndrome: A genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue. Marfan syndrome can affect the heart, eyes, blood vessels, and skeleton.
- Arachnodactyly: A condition characterized by abnormally long and slender fingers and toes.
- Hypermobile joints: Joints that move beyond the normal range with little effort.
- Pes planus: Also known as flat feet, this is a condition in which the foot doesn't have a normal arch.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Marfanoid
- Wikipedia's article - Marfanoid
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