Aarskog’s syndrome /ärs′kog/ [Dagfinn Charles Aarskog, Norwegian pediatrician, 1928–2014] , an X-linked syndrome characterized by wide-set eyes, nostrils that are tipped upward, a broad upper lip, a scrotal shawl, and small hands. Also called Aarskog-Scott syndrome, faciodigitogenital syndrome, faciogenital dysplasia.