Hayem-Widal syndrome

Hayem-Widal syndrome definition - medical

Ha·yem-Wi·dal syndrome (ā-yĕmˈvē-dälˈ, ä-yäɴˈ-)

noun
Acquired hemolytic anemia characterized by jaundice, anemia, moderate enlargement of the spleen, increased fragility of red blood cells, and increased concentrations of urobilin in the urine.

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