Guillain-Barrésyndrome

Guillain-Barrésyndrome
Guil•lain′-Bar•ré′ syn`drome
[[t]giˈyæn bəˈreɪ[/t]] n.
pat an uncommon, usu. self-limited form of polyneuritis manifested by loss of muscle strength, loss of or altered sensation, and sometimes paralysis
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Etymology: after French physicians Georges Guillain (1876–1961) and Jean Alexandre Barré (1880–1967), who described it

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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  • Guillain-BarréSyndrome — Guil·lain Bar·ré Syndrome (gē yănʹbə rāʹ) n. A temporary inflammation of the nerves, causing pain, weakness, and paralysis in the extremities and often progressing to the chest and face. It typically occurs after recovery from a viral infection… …   Universalium

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