| Definition of 'waterhouse-friderichsen syndrome' |
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1. (noun) Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome
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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| Definition of 'waterhouse-friderichsen syndrome' |
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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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