Raynaud's phenomenon

English

Etymology

Named after the French physician Maurice Raynaud, who described the condition in 1862.

Noun

Raynaud's phenomenon (countable and uncountable, plural Raynaud's phenomena)

  1. (medicine, rheumatology) A condition of the hands and feet becoming discoloured, typically white, red, and blue, caused by an altered blood flow brought about by cold, or stress.
    Synonym: Raynaud syndrome

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