Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is a group of blood disorders characterized by low red blood cells, acute kidney failure, and low platelets. Initial symptoms typically include bloody diarrhea, fever, pain, and vomiting. Long term complications may include hypertension and kidney disease.
Pronunciation
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome is pronounced as hee-muh-lit-ik yoo-ree-mik sin-drohm.
Etymology
The term "Hemolytic-uremic syndrome" is derived from the three key features of the condition:
- "Hemolytic" comes from the Greek words "haima" (blood) and "lysis" (loosening), referring to the destruction of red blood cells.
- "Uremic" is derived from the Greek word "ouron" (urine) and the suffix "-emia" (condition of the blood), indicating the presence of excessive amounts of waste products in the blood due to kidney dysfunction.
- "Syndrome" comes from the Greek word "syndromē" (concurrence), referring to a group of symptoms that consistently occur together.
Related Terms
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
- Shiga toxin
- E. coli
- Platelet
- Red blood cell
- Kidney failure
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Hemolytic-uremic syndrome
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