Kawasaki disease: Meaning and Definition of

Kawasa'ki disease"

Pronunciation: [key]
— Pathol. Pathol.
  1. an acute illness of unknown cause, occurring primarily in children, characterized by high fever, swollen lymph glands, rash, redness in mouth and throat, and joint pain.
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