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Behçet’s syndrome

Beh·çet's syn·drome [ bay sháyz sìn drōm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
complex of ulcers and eye inflammation: a persistent disease of unknown cause characterized by recurrent painful mouth and genital ulcers, blisters, pustules, and inflammatory bumps on the skin, as well as inflamed eyes and arthritis

[Mid-20th century. After Halushi Behçet (1889-1948), Turkish dermatologist]
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