hemolytic uremic syndrome

noun

: a rare disease that is marked by the formation of thrombi in the capillaries and arterioles especially of the kidney, that is characterized clinically by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and progressive kidney failure, that has several causes (such as infection with E. coli or the use of chemotherapeutic or immunosuppressant drugs), and that primarily affects infants and young children

—abbreviation HUS

Examples of hemolytic uremic syndrome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Three children required intensive care after developing a serious kidney complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Young children, particularly those under 5, are at greater risk of developing a rare but serious condition called hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can cause kidney damage. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

This can lead to a serious condition called hemolytic uremic syndrome, in which small blood vessels become damaged, causing clots to form that can harm the kidneys and, in turn, can lead to sudden kidney failure or death. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

While many people recover without serious complications, some infections can lead to a potentially life-threatening condition known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can cause kidney failure. — Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hemolytic uremic syndrome

• acrosome
• aerodrome
• catacomb
• centrosome
• chromosome
• cytochrome
• hippodrome
• honeycomb
• liposome
• meerschaum
• metronome
• microtome

Medical Definition

hemolytic uremic syndrome

noun

: a rare disease that is marked by the formation of thrombi in the capillaries and arterioles especially of the kidney, that is characterized clinically by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and progressive kidney failure, that is precipitated by a variety of etiologic factors (as infection with Escherichia coli or Shigella dysenteriae), and that primarily affects infants and young children

—abbreviation HUS see thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura