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Barlow's syndrome

noun

variants also Barlow syndrome or Barlow's disease or Barlow disease
: mitral valve prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse, also called the Barlow's syndrome, is an underdiagnosed cause of sudden death, especially among young adults.The New York Times

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“Barlow's syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Barlow%27s%20syndrome. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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