# Reye's syndrome

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A potentially fatal disease that causes numerous detrimental effects to many organs, especially the brain and liver.

## Etymology
Named after Dr R. Douglas Reye.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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