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Definition of Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome

1. Noun. An acute disease of young children characterized by a rash and swollen lymph nodes and fever; of unknown cause.

Medical Definition of Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome

1. An acute febrile illness in children first described in Japan in the late 1960's. Referred to as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome because of typical changes in the mucus membranes that line the lips and mouth. Enlarged and tender lymph glands are also seen. Synonym:: Kawasaki disease. (13 Nov 1997)

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Literary usage of Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome

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1. Disability Evaluation Under Social Security edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"Kawasaki disease, also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is characterized by multisystem manifestations, but significant ..."

2. Disability Evaluation Under Social Security edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"Kawasaki disease, also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is characterized by multisystem manifestations, but significant ..."

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