# Pierre Robin sequence

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A congenital defect in humans, characterized by micrognathia and resulting glossoptosis and breathing problems.

## Etymology
Named after the French dental surgeon Pierre Robin.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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