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.

Meanings

nounBlau syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn autosomal-dominant genetic inflammatory disorder affecting the skin, eyes, and joints, manifesting as early-onset cutaneous sarcoidosis, granulomatous arthritis, and uveitis.

Origin

Reported in 1985 by Wisconsin pediatrician Edward Blau.

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