Etymology

Hughes syndrome

Today it means: An autoimmune, hypercoagulable state caused by antibodies against cell-membrane phospholipids, leading to blood clots and pregnancy complications. Full definition →

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The story

Named after the rheumatologist Graham R. V. Hughes.

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