About The Medical Condition Sjogren Syndrome

ClusterMed

Find the definition of the medical term Sjogren Syndrome. Sjogren Syndrome defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Conditions from ClusterMed.info.

Sjogren Syndrome

Sjogren Syndrome Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Sjogren Syndrome Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Sjogren Syndrome?

Chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease in which the salivary and lacrimal glands undergo progressive destruction by lymphocytes and plasma cells resulting in decreased production of saliva and tears. The primary form, often called sicca syndrome, involves both KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCA and XEROSTOMIA. The secondary form includes, in addition, the presence of a connective tissue disease, usually rheumatoid arthritis.

More Medical Conditions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Medical Conditions Definitions Of The Day