Adams-Nance syndrome

noun

A medical condition involving persistent tachycardia, paroxysmal hypertension, and seizures.

Meanings

nounAdams-Nance syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA medical condition involving persistent tachycardia, paroxysmal hypertension, and seizures.

Origin

Named after Crawford W. Adams and Walter E. Nance.

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