progeria

pro·ger·i·a  (pr-jîr-)

n.

A rare congenital disorder of childhood that is characterized by rapid onset of the physical changes typical of old age, usually resulting in death before the age of 20. Also called Hutchinson-Gilford syndrome.

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[pro- + Greek gras, old age; see geriatrics + -ia.]

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Noun

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progeria - a rare abnormality marked by premature aging (grey hair and wrinkled skin and stooped posture) in a child abnormalcy, abnormality - an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies