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- DictionarySjögren's syndrome/ˈʃəːɡrən/
noun
- 1. a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by degeneration of the salivary and lachrymal glands, causing dryness of the mouth and eyes.
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- Sjögren syndrome
Hypersensitivity reaction type II disease affecting the exocrine glands
Sjögren syndrome or Sjögren's syndrome is a long-term autoimmune disease that primarily affects the body's exocrine glands, particularly the lacrimal and salivary glands. Common symptoms include dry mouth, dry eyes and often seriously affects other organ systems, such as the lungs, kidneys, and nervous system. Wikipedia
