hemolytic uremic syndrome

noun

: a rare disease that is marked by the formation of thrombi in the capillaries and arterioles especially of the kidney, that is characterized clinically by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and progressive kidney failure, that has several causes (such as infection with E. coli or the use of chemotherapeutic or immunosuppressant drugs), and that primarily affects infants and young children

—abbreviation HUS

Examples of hemolytic uremic syndrome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That said, some people can develop hemolytic uremic syndrome which can cause serious kidney problems and would demand hospitalization. —Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024

One of the worst complications of these kinds of infections can be hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to kidney failure and may even be deadly, especially for young children and the elderly. —Brenda Goodman, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024

No new severe cases or deaths were reported, but an earlier update from the Food and Drug Administration mentioned two people had developed hemolytic uremic syndrome—a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure—and one older adult from Colorado had died. —Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

The consumption of the burgers led to her suffering from kidney failure and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), the law firm alleges. —Pilar Arias, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hemolytic uremic syndrome

noun

: a rare disease that is marked by the formation of thrombi in the capillaries and arterioles especially of the kidney, that is characterized clinically by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and progressive kidney failure, that is precipitated by a variety of etiologic factors (as infection with Escherichia coli or Shigella dysenteriae), and that primarily affects infants and young children

—abbreviation HUS see thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura