Froin's syndrome

noun

The coexistence of xanthochromia, high protein level, and marked coagulation of cerebrospinal fluid.

Meanings

nounFroin's syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe coexistence of xanthochromia, high protein level, and marked coagulation of cerebrospinal fluid.

Origin

Named after French physician Georges Froin (1874–1932), who first described it.

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