Medical Term:

oculopharyngeal dystrophy

 

Definition: a dominantly inherited form of chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia usually presenting in middle life or old age with chronic ptosis and/or difficulty swallowing. Many sufferers are of Quebecois descent.

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