Meaning of REYE'S SYNDROME

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  acquired brain disorder following acute viral infections (especially influenza or chicken pox) in young children
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	See Also:		syndrome
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Reye's syndrome is characterized by encephalopthy (degenerative changes to the brain) and fatty degeneration of the liver, kidney, and brain. It is associated with a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract and the use of salicylates (such as aspirin).