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Guillain–Barré syndrome

Pronunciation: /ˌgɪjãˈbareɪ/

Definition of Guillain–Barré syndrome

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • an acute disorder of the peripheral nerves, often preceded by a respiratory infection, causing weakness and often paralysis of the limbs.

Origin:

1916: named after Georges Guillain (1876–1961) and Jean Barré (1880–1967), two of those who first described the syndrome

Guillain–Barré syndrome in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of Guillain–Barré syndrome in the US English dictionary

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