Kashin-Beck disease

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Etymology

Named after Russian military physicians Evgeny Vladimirovich Bek (1865–1915) and Nicolai Ivanowich Kashin (1825–1872).

Noun

Kashin-Beck disease (uncountable)

  1. An osteoarticular disease that occurs mainly in China and causes pain and restriction of movement in the joints.

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