Reiter's syndrome

noun

Rei·​ter's syndrome ˈrī-tərz- 

especially formerly

: reactive arthritis

called also Reiter's Disease

Word History

Etymology

Hans Reiter †1969 German physician

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

Reiter's syndrome

noun

Rei·​ter's syndrome ˈrīt-ərz- 

variants or Reiter syndrome also Reiter's disease

especially formerly

: reactive arthritis