What causes Reye syndrome in a child? The exact cause of Reye syndrome is not known. But studies have shown a link between Reye syndrome and children who take aspirin during or shortly after a viral illness. The American Academy of Pediatrics warns about aspirin and Reye syndrome.
Lookup another word in dictionary: Look Up! 21 Definitions for the word extremity: noun - an external body part that projects from the body, it is important to keep the extremities warm noun - that part of a limb that is farthest from the torso noun - the outermost or farthest region or point noun - the greatest or utmost degree, the extremity of despair
The extremity of a situation or of someone's behaviour is the degree to which it is severe, unusual, or unacceptable. In spite of the extremity of her seclusion she was sane. [+ of] In the past, the region had been protected by its forbidding geography and the extremities of its climate. [+ of] Only in extremity, when his defences had been reduced by six weeks of bombing, was he ready to leave. More Synonyms of extremity COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary.