golfer's vasculitis

noun

golf·​er's vasculitis ˈgäl-fərz-  How to pronounce golfer's vasculitis (audio)
variants also golfer's rash or golfer's purpura
: exercise-induced vasculitis
Golfer's vasculitis, also known as exercise-induced vasculitis …, is a specific form of benign cutaneous vasculitis affecting healthy individuals. … Unlike other idiopathic cutaneous vasculitides, golfer's vasculitis constitutes a stereotyped clinical entity, occurring after prolonged exercise such as a long walk or golf session.Weijuan Li et al., Vascular Medicine

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“Golfer's vasculitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/golfer%27s%20vasculitis. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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