Meanings
nounPAPA syndrome (uncountable)
- uncountableA rare genetic disorder characterized by pyogenic arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum, and acne.
Origin
Acronym from the symptoms.
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APA
PAPA syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/PAPA%20syndrome
MLA
“PAPA syndrome.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/PAPA%20syndrome. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “PAPA syndrome,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/PAPA%20syndrome.
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