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progeria

Syllabification: (pro·ge·ri·a)
Pronunciation: /prōˈji(ə)rēə, prə-/

Definition of progeria

noun

Medicine
  • a rare syndrome in children characterized by physical signs and symptoms suggestive of premature old age.

Origin:

early 20th century: modern Latin, from Greek progērōs 'prematurely old'

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