LYELL SYNDROME
\lˈa͡ɪɛl sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \lˈaɪɛl sˈɪndɹəʊm], \l_ˈaɪ_ɛ_l s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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An exfoliative disease of skin seen primarily in adults and characterized by flaccid bullae and spreading erythema so that the skin has the appearance of being scalded. It results primarily from a toxic reaction to various drugs, but occasionally occurs as a result of infection, neoplastic conditions, or other exposure.
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