Noun. 1. drainage basin-the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet; flood control in the Missouri basin. catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area, river basin, watershed, basin.
Milkman syndrome. a generalized bone disease marked by multiple transparent stripes of absorption in the long and flat bones. Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition.
What is SjÃ¶gren's syndrome? SjÃ¶gren's syndrome (say SHOH-grins) is a disease in which the immune system attacks the glands that make moisture for the body, such as tears and saliva . The damage keeps the glands from working the way they should and makes your eyes and mouth dry. The disease may also cause other problems, such as fatigue and pain in the joints.