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(RAY SIN-drome)
| A rare disease that damages the brain and liver and causes death if not treated. It occurs most often in children younger than 15 years who have had a fever-causing virus, such as chickenpox or flu. Taking aspirin during a viral illness may increase the risk of Reye syndrome. |
Previous Definitions: | retrovirus, reverse transcription, ReVia, Revlimid, RevM10 gene | Next Definitions: | rF-TRICOM, RFT5-dgA immunotoxin, rhabdoid tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, rheumatism |
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