John Henry syndrome
n.— «Cardiologists have coined the term “John Henry syndrome” to describe black men’s propensity for hypertension and heart attack.» —“Steel Drivin’ Man: An Excerpt” OUPblog (New York City) Oct. 31, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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