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Blau syndrome

Blau syndrome noun: an autosomal-dominant genetic inflammatory disorder affecting the skin, eyes, and joints, manifesting as early-onset cutaneous sarcoidosis, granulomatous arthritis, and uveitis.

Noun

Blau syndrome (uncountable)

  1. An autosomal-dominant genetic inflammatory disorder affecting the skin, eyes, and joints, manifesting as early-onset cutaneous sarcoidosis, granulomatous arthritis, and uveitis.

Origin of Blau syndrome

Reported in 1985 by Wisconsin pediatrician Edward Blau.

Questions about Blau syndrome

What does Blau syndrome mean?
Blau syndrome means an autosomal-dominant genetic inflammatory disorder affecting the skin, eyes, and joints, manifesting as early-onset cutaneous sarcoidosis, granulomatous arthritis, and uveitis.
What part of speech is Blau syndrome?
Blau syndrome is a noun.

Words near Blau syndrome in the dictionary

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  2. Blatz
  3. Blatzes
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  9. Blaugas
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  11. Blauschild

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