Blizzard syndrome

Blizzard syndrome

(bliz'ard) [Robert M. Blizzard, 20th-cent. U.S. pediatric endocrinologist] A rare inherited disorder characterized by under and/or abnormal development of the nose, teeth, ears, pancreas and thyroid. Deafness, mental retardation and failure to thrive may be present. Synonym: Johanson-Blizzard syndrome