Medical Dictionary

Schönlein's disease

noun

Medical Definition of SCHÖNLEIN'S DISEASE

:  Schönlein-Henoch purpura that is characterized especially by swelling and pain of the joints—called also purpura rheumatica; compare henoch's purpura

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