The fat deposits, once present, never spontaneously disappear, and the disease is usually progressive over a period of years. Although multiple cases have been reported in some families, most cases have been singular, with no evidence of hereditary predisposition.
Ivy League. The Ivy League is an athletic conference composed of sports teams from eight private institutions of higher education in the Northeastern United States. The conference name is also commonly used to refer to those eight schools as a group.
Definition of league. 1  1a : an association of nations or other political entities for a common purpose the League of Nations the League of Votersb (1) : an association of persons or groups united by common interests or goals He organized a bowling league.