|
Definition of SSPE
1. Noun. A rare chronic progressive encephalitis caused by the measles virus and occurring primarily in children and young adults; death usually occurs within three years; characterized by primary measles infection before the age of two years.
Exact synonyms: Bosin's Disease, Dawson's Encephalitis, Inclusion Body Encephalitis, Sclerosing Leukoencephalitis, Subacute Inclusion Body Encephalitis, Subacute Sclerosing Leukoencephalitis, Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis, Van Bogaert Encephalitis
Generic synonyms: Panencephalitis
Generic synonyms: Panencephalitis
Medical Definition of SSPE
1.
Lexicographical Neighbors of SSPE
SSHRC SSI SSIA SSID SSK SSKs SSL SSM SSMs SSN | SSNRI SSNs SSO SSP SSP31 protein kinase SSPE (current term) SSPX SSPs SSR SSRI | SSRIB SSRN SSS SSSI SST SSTH SSTO SSW ST STA |