cri du chat

[ kree doo shah, dyoo ]

noun

1. cat's cry syndrome.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cri du chat¹

< French: literally, cry of the cat

Example Sentences

Whiley revealed her frustration last month that she had been offered the vaccination before her sister, who has the rare genetic syndrome Cri du Chat.

From BBC

In February, the 55-year-old DJ revealed her frustration that she had been offered the vaccination before her sister, who has the rare genetic syndrome Cri du Chat.

From BBC

Whiley previously questioned why she was offered the vaccine before her sister, who has the rare genetic syndrome Cri du Chat.

From BBC

Whiley has previously questioned why she was offered the vaccine before her sister, who has the rare genetic syndrome Cri du Chat.

From BBC

Westfall’s daughter Maddie, 3, has a rare chromosomal disorder called Cri du Chat syndrome that forced their family to take precautions before COVID-19.

From Washington Times