Schönlein's disease

noun

: Schönlein-Henoch purpura that is characterized especially by swelling and pain of the joints

called also purpura rheumatica

compare henoch's purpura

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“Schönlein's disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Sch%C3%B6nlein%27s%20disease. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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