See Also: Joubert Syndrome(health)
Joubert's syndrome(medicine)
Joubert, Marie(medicine)
Celiac syndrome (also spelled coeliac syndrome)(health)
syndrome, down(medicine)
EMG syndrome(health)
XO syndrome(medicine)
OFD syndrome(medicine)
Down Syndrome(health)
Down's Syndrome(medicine)

gum(6) (iou) and Joubert Syndrome (health)


gum(6) (iou)



gum verb2 trans. Infl. -mm-. L18.
[from GUM noun1.]
Deepen and enlarge the spaces between the teeth of (a worn saw).

Joubert Syndrome (health)


Joubert Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the area of the brain that controls balance and coordination. This disorder is characterized by absence or underdevelopment of a part of the brain named cerebellar vermis and a malformed brain stem. Features of this condition: ataxia -lack of muscle control-, an abnormal breathing pattern called hypernea, sleep apnea, abnormal eye and tongue movements, and hypotonia. Other malformations like extra fingers and toes, cleft lip or palate, tongue abnormalities, and seizures may also occur. Retardation may be mild or moderate.