What it means
Tiny speckles in the colored part of the eye, easiest to see in light-colored eyes. They are common in children with Down syndromeDOWN SIN-drohmA genetic condition in which a person has a third copy of chromosome 21.Full entry but also appear in some children without it, and they do not affect vision. They are named after Thomas Brushfield, a British physician.
At a glance
| Also written | Brushfield spot, Brushfield's spots |
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Related terms
Down syndrome
A genetic condition in which a person has a third copy of chromosome 21.