Reiter's Syndrome (Noun)
Meaning
An inflammatory syndrome (etiology unknown) predominantly in males; characterized by arthritis and conjunctivitis and urethritis.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with Reiter's syndrome after experiencing a sudden onset of conjunctivitis and urethritis.
- Reiter's syndrome is a rare condition that typically affects young to middle-aged men.
- Symptoms of Reiter's syndrome can include joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, particularly in the knees, ankles, and feet.
- Reiter's syndrome often presents with a classic triad of symptoms: conjunctivitis, urethritis, and asymmetric oligoarthritis.
- After returning from his trip abroad, John developed a mysterious condition that was later diagnosed as Reiter's syndrome.