See Also: acrofacial dysostosis(medicine)
acrofacial syndrome(medicine)
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acrofacial dysostosis (medicine) and fade-out (iou)


acrofacial dysostosis (medicine)


acrofacial dysostosis
Mandibulofacial dysostosis associated with malformations of the extremities such as defective radius and thumbs, and radioulnar synostosis.

See: Treacher Collins' syndrome

Synonym: acrofacial syndrome.

Origin: dys-+ G. Osteon, bone, + -osis, condition


fade-out (iou)



fade-out noun. E20.
[from FADE verb + OUT adverb.]
A (gradual or unobtrusive) disappearance or departure; spec. death. Chiefly US slang. E20.
Cinematography, Television, & Broadcasting. A gradual lessening in the visibility of a picture or the volume of a sound. E20.
Theatrical. A gradual dimming of the stage. M20.
A temporary interruption of Radio communication; fading (see FADE verb 7). M20.