red man syndrome

noun

An infusion reaction to vancomycin, causing flushing of the skin and an erythematous rash on the upper body.

Meanings

nounred man syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineAn infusion reaction to vancomycin, causing flushing of the skin and an erythematous rash on the upper body.

    Synonyms: red neck syndrome

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn infusion reaction to vancomycin, causing flushing of the skin and an erythematous rash on the upper body.

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red man syndrome. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/red%20man%20syndrome

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Chicago

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