Reye's syndrome

noun

ˈrīz-  ˈrāz- 

: an often fatal encephalopathy especially of childhood characterized by fever, vomiting, fatty infiltration of the liver, and swelling of the kidneys and brain

called also Reye syndrome

Examples of Reye's syndrome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious complication. —Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024

Don't give aspirin: Giving aspirin to children with a viral illness can lead to Reye's syndrome, a condition that causes swelling in the liver and brain, according to the Mayo Clinic. —Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2022

Word History

Etymology

R. D. K. Reye †1977 Australian pathologist

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

Reye's syndrome

noun

ˈrīz- also ˈrāz-

variants also Reye syndrome

ˈrī- also ˈrā-

: an often fatal encephalopathy especially of childhood characterized by fever, vomiting, fatty infiltration of the liver, and swelling of the kidneys and brain