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单词 Sjögren's syndrome
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Definition of Sjögren's syndrome in English:

Sjögren's syndrome

(also Sjögren's disease)
nounˈʃəːɡrənˈSHo͝oɡrənz ˌsindrōm
mass nounMedicine
  • A chronic autoimmune condition characterized by degeneration of the salivary and lachrymal glands, causing dryness of the mouth and eyes.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This is the mouth of a 58 year old woman who has secondary Sjögren's syndrome associated with limited scleroderma.
    • Given the rarity of conditions such as scleroderma and Sjögren's syndrome, a study would need to be very large to fully clarify the association between breast implants and these disorders.

Origin

1930s: named after Henrik S. C. Sjögren (1899–1986), Swedish physician.

 
 

Definition of Sjögren's syndrome in US English:

Sjögren's syndrome

(also Sjögren's disease)
nounˈSHo͝oɡrənz ˌsindrōm
Medicine
  • A chronic autoimmune condition characterized by degeneration of the salivary and lachrymal glands, causing dryness of the mouth and eyes.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This is the mouth of a 58 year old woman who has secondary Sjögren's syndrome associated with limited scleroderma.
    • Given the rarity of conditions such as scleroderma and Sjögren's syndrome, a study would need to be very large to fully clarify the association between breast implants and these disorders.

Origin

1930s: named after Henrik S. C. Sjögren (1899–1986), Swedish physician.

 
 
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