Which of the following best describes Pierre Robin syndrome?

A. A condition in which the ductus arteriosis fails to close completely
B. Persistent pneumonia following meconium aspiration
C. A congenital condition characterized by a small jaw and large tongue in conjunction with a cleft palate
D. Repeat febrile seizures within the first 6 months of life


Answer: C. A congenital condition characterized by a small jaw and large tongue in conjunction with a cleft palate

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