Medical Dictionary

Henoch's purpura

noun He·noch's purpura \ˈhe-ns-\

Medical Definition of HENOCH'S PURPURA

:  Schönlein-Henoch purpura that is characterized especially by gastrointestinal bleeding and pain—compare schönlein's disease

Biographical Note for HENOCH'S PURPURA

E. H. Henoch —see schönlein-henoch

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