Potter syndrome
Potter syndrome (pot-er) n. a congenital condition characterized by absence of kidneys, resulting in decreased amniotic fluid (see oligohydramnios) and compression of the fetus. Affected babies have poorly developed lungs, a characteristic wrinkled and flattened facial appearance, and leg deformities and do not usually survive. [ E. L. Potter (20th century), US pathologist]
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