describes a rare congenital condition where the neck is unusually short due to abnormal vertebrae fusion, often resulting in limited neck mobility and a distinctive appearance.
Part of Speech
adjective
Scientific Name
Klippel-Feil Syndrome
Notes
see: te’ngek
Klippel-Feil Syndrome
a rare congenital disorder characterized by:
- *Unusually short neck*: Due to fused or malformed cervical vertebrae.\
*Limited neck mobility*: Reduced range of motion in the neck.\
*Distinctive appearance*: Chin may appear to be close to the chest due to the shortened neck..