Guillain-barre Syndrome (Noun)
Meaning
A form of peripheral polyneuritis characterized by pain and weakness and sometimes paralysis of the limbs; cause is unknown.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome after experiencing severe muscle weakness and numbness in her legs.
- Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder that can cause paralysis and respiratory failure if left untreated.
- Researchers are still trying to determine the exact cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome, which affects thousands of people worldwide each year.
- The doctor explained that Guillain-Barre syndrome is a form of peripheral polyneuritis that can cause pain and weakness in the limbs.
- After a bout of flu, the young athlete was shocked to be diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, which left her unable to walk for several months.