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Meigs syndrome

Meigs syndrome noun: the triad of ascites, pleural effusion, and benign ovarian tumor (fibroma).

Noun

Meigs syndrome (uncountable)

  1. The triad of ascites, pleural effusion, and benign ovarian tumor (fibroma).

Forms of Meigs syndrome

alternative formDemons-Meigs syndrome
alternative formDemons-Meigs' syndrome
alternative formMeigs' syndrome
alternative formMeigs's syndrome

Origin of Meigs syndrome

Named after Joe Vincent Meigs (1892-1963), American obstetrician and gynecologist.

Questions about Meigs syndrome

What does Meigs syndrome mean?
Meigs syndrome means the triad of ascites, pleural effusion, and benign ovarian tumor (fibroma).
What part of speech is Meigs syndrome?
Meigs syndrome is a noun.

Words near Meigs syndrome in the dictionary

  1. Meighan
  2. Meighans
  3. Meigle
  4. Meigs
  5. Meigs County
  6. Meigs syndrome
  7. Meigs' syndrome
  8. Meigs's syndrome
  9. Meihekou
  10. Meihls
  11. Meihsien

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