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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D016736
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Definitions
The presence of antibodies directed against phospholipids (ANTIBODIES, ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID). The condition is associated with a variety of diseases, notably systemic lupus erythematosus and other connective tissue diseases, thrombopenia, and arterial or venous thromboses. In pregnancy it can cause abortion. Of the phospholipids, the cardiolipins show markedly elevated levels of anticardiolipin antibodies (ANTIBODIES, ANTICARDIOLIPIN). Present also are high levels of lupus anticoagulant (LUPUS COAGULATION INHIBITOR).
Synonyms
Anti-Phospholipid Antibody Syndrome
Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome
Anti Phospholipid Syndrome
Syndrome, Hughes
Syndrome, Anti-Phospholipid
Anti Phospholipid Antibody Syndrome
Syndrome, Antiphospholipid
Hughes Syndrome
Antibody Syndrome, Antiphospholipid
Syndrome, Anti-Phospholipid Antibody
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
Syndrome, Antiphospholipid Antibody
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndromes
Antibody Syndrome, Anti-Phospholipid
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