Pickwickian-syndrome


noun, Pathology.
1.
an abnormality characterized by extreme obesity accompanied by sleepiness, hypoventilation, and polycythemia.

pickwickian syndrome pick·wick·i·an syndrome (pĭk-wĭk’ē-ən)
n.
A syndrome characterized by extreme obesity, hypoventilation, and general debility.

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