How to Pronounce Perlman Syndrome
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Perlman Syndrome Pronunciation
PERL-man SIN-drohm
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
PERL
stress here
man SIN
drohm
3 syllables
What is Perlman Syndrome?
A very rare autosomal recessive overgrowth syndrome caused by mutations in the DIS3L2 gene, characterized by fetal overgrowth with macrosomia, macrocephaly, bilateral enlargement of the kidneys (nephromegaly), characteristic facial features, intellectual disability, and a very high incidence of Wilms tumor (greater than 60%). It has the highest associated Wilms tumor risk of any known syndrome.
Questions About Perlman Syndrome
How do you pronounce Perlman Syndrome?
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Perlman Syndrome is pronounced PERL-man SIN-drohm. The first syllable rhymes with "pearl," the second part sounds like the last name "man," and syndrome rhymes with "dome." Say it like you're naming a person (Perlman) followed by a medical condition (syndrome).
Which syllable in Perlman Syndrome gets the stress?
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The stress falls on the FIRST syllable: PERL-man SIN-drohm. People sometimes accidentally stress the second syllable and say "per-LMAN," but that's incorrect. Remember: start strong with PERL.
How do you break Perlman Syndrome into syllables?
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Break it into four syllables: PERL-man SIN-drohm. The first two syllables make up the name Perlman, and the last two make up syndrome. It's easier to say if you think of it as two separate words rather than one long word.
What does the word 'syndrome' mean in this term?
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In medical language, 'syndrome' means a group of signs or features that tend to go together and define a particular condition. So Perlman Syndrome is named after the features that happen together—it's not named after a treatment or cause, but rather after how the condition appears.
Why is it called 'Perlman' Syndrome?
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Medical syndromes are often named after the doctor or scientist who first described or studied them. In this case, the condition is named Perlman Syndrome after the person(s) credited with identifying it. This naming tradition helps doctors remember who made important medical discoveries.
Is there a shorter way to write or say Perlman Syndrome?
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You might see it abbreviated as PS in medical writing, but this abbreviation is rarely used because PS could stand for many other things in medicine. Most healthcare providers and medical writers simply use the full name: Perlman Syndrome.
What's the plain English meaning of Perlman Syndrome?
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Perlman Syndrome is a rare medical condition that is passed down through families in a specific genetic pattern. It's a condition name that describes a particular set of features that doctors recognize and use to identify and discuss the condition with patients and families.
What's a common mispronunciation of Perlman Syndrome?
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People sometimes say "Per-LMAN" (stressing the second syllable) or "PERL-mun" (rhyming the second part with "fun"). The correct way is PERL-man (rhyming with "pearl man"), with the stress on the first syllable and "man" pronounced like the English word "man."