Hypertelorism

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005529",
  "term": "Hypertelorism",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An abnormally increased distance between two paired organs, most commonly used to describe an increased distance between the orbits of the eyes. This condition is a physical finding, not a disease in itself, and is associated with a number of congenital syndromes and developmental abnormalities. Measurement is performed by assessing the interpupillary distance, intercanthal distance, and outer canthal distance, with values compared against age and sex-specific reference data.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 766 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hypertelorism/"
}