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HENOCH PURPURA

\hˈɛnɒk pɜːpjˈʊ͡əɹə], \hˈɛnɒk pɜːpjˈʊ‍əɹə], \h_ˈɛ_n_ɒ_k p_ɜː_p_j_ˈʊə_ɹ_ə]\

Definitions of HENOCH PURPURA

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A form of nonthrombocytopenic purpura due to a hypersensitivity vasculitis associated with a variety of clinical symptoms including urticaria and erythema, arthropathy and arthritis, gastrointestinal symptoms, and renal involvement.

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