TNF receptor associated periodic syndrome

noun

A periodic fever syndrome associated with mutations in a receptor for the molecule tumor necrosis factor (TNF) that is inheritable in an autosomal dominant manner, which causes episodic symptoms such as recurrent high fevers, rash, abdominal pain, joint/muscle aches and puffy eyes.

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nounTNF receptor associated periodic syndrome (uncountable, abbreviation TRAPS)

abbreviation TRAPS

  1. uncountablemedicineA periodic fever syndrome associated with mutations in a receptor for the molecule tumor necrosis factor (TNF) that is inheritable in an autosomal dominant manner, which causes episodic symptoms such as recurrent high fevers, rash, abdominal pain, joint/muscle aches and puffy eyes.
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