Horner's syndrome

/ˌhɔrnərz ˌsɪnˈdroʊm/
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Definitions of Horner's syndrome
  1. noun
    a pattern of symptoms occurring as a result of damage to nerves in the cervical region of the spine (drooping eyelids and constricted pupils and absence of facial sweating)
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    syndrome
    a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
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