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wa·ter·house-frid·erich·sen syn·drome

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndromenoun

    syndrome associated with bacterial meningitis; marked by sudden high fever and skin discoloration and petechiae with hemorrhage into the adrenal glands and cardiovascular collapse

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  1. waterhouse-friderichsen syndrome

    Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome (WFS) is a rare, fulminant and potentially fatal disorder characterized by widespread bleeding and hemorrhage into adrenal glands (often resulting in adrenal insufficiency or adrenal crisis), usually following a severe bacterial infection, most commonly Neisseria meningitidis or Streptococcus pneumoniae. The syndrome can occur in all age groups, but is most common in children. Rapid detection and early aggressive treatment are essential for survival.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome

    A condition caused by overwhelming BACTERIAL INFECTIONS or SEPTICEMIA, leading to HEMORRHAGE and NECROSIS of the ADRENAL GLAND. It is characterized by rapidly developing ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY; HYPOTENSION; and widespread cutaneous PURPURA. This syndrome may occur at any age but is more common in children.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Waterhouse-Friderichsen Syndrome in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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