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Sjögren's syndrome |
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Sjögren's syndrome [′shō·grənz ‚sin‚drōm] (immunology) An autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of salivary and lacrimal glands, damage by T lymphocytes within the glands may be accompanied by damage by immune complexes throughout the body. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Seeing the glass half full: living with Sjogren's Syndrome. 17) Benign epithelial proliferation, most notably in the parotid gland, occurs in 30 to 50% of patients with Sjogren's syndrome, who commonly present with firm, nontender glands. 95), author Sefra Kobrin Pitzele draws on first-hand experience with lupus and Sjogren's syndrome to help readers deal with the emotional turmoil of chronic diseases and their toll on family relationships. |
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