What is another word for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome?
Pronunciation: [hˌiːməlˈɪtɪk jʊ͡əɹˈɛmɪk sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm] (IPA) 
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome is a medical condition that affects blood and kidneys. Some of the synonyms of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome include HUS, Hemolytic Uremic Disease, and Hemolytic Renal Syndrome. HUS is a disorder that causes the destruction of red blood cells, leading to kidney failure. Hemolytic Uremic Disease involves the breakdown of blood cells and the formation of blood clots. Hemolytic Renal Syndrome is a variation of HUS where there is a non-immunologic attack on the kidney. Other synonyms for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome include Thrombotic Microangiopathy, Escherichia coli-induced HUS, and Verotoxin-mediated HUS. These terms are used interchangeably to describe the same condition affecting the blood and kidneys.
