Etymology

SAPHO syndrome

Today it means: Any of a variety of inflammatory bone disorders that may be associated with skin changes, characterized by synovitis, arthritis, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis. Full definition →

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The story

Acronym from the symptoms.

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