Froin's syndrome

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Froin's syndrome (frwahnz) n. a condition in which the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) displays a combination of yellow colour and high protein content. It is characteristic of a block to the spinal circulation of CSF caused by a tumour. [ G. Froin (1874–1932), French physician]

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