Hutchinson's triad

triad /tri·ad/ (tri´ad)

1. any trivalent element.

2. a group of three associated entities or objects.

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Beck's triad  rising venous pressure, falling arterial pressure, and small quiet heart; characteristic of cardiac compression.

Currarino's triad  a complex of congenital anomalies in the anococcygeal region, in varying combinations and degrees, with scimitar sacrum; presacral anterior meningocele, teratoma or cyst; and rectal malformations.

Hutchinson's triad  diffuse interstitial keratitis, labyrinthine disease, and Hutchinson's teeth, seen in congenital syphilis.

Saint's triad  hiatus hernia, colonic diverticula, and cholelithiasis.

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Hutchinson's triad

n.

A triad seen in congenital syphilis, consisting of parenchymatous keratitis, labyrinthine disease, and Hutchinson's teeth.

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Hutchinson's triad

Etymology: Jonathan Hutchinson

the interstitial keratitis, notched teeth, and deafness characteristic of congenital syphilis. See also syphilis.