Reiter's syndrome

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Named after Hans Conrad Julius Reiter, though he was not the first to describe it.

Noun[edit]

Reiter's syndrome (uncountable)

  1. (dated) reactive arthritis
    Synonyms: Reiter's arthritis, Reiter's disease

Usage notes[edit]

  • This term has mostly fallen into disuse because Reiter was not the first to describe the syndrome, his conclusions regarding its pathogenesis were incorrect, and he committed war crimes in World War II.
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