Raynaud's disease

 
Pronunciation: /ˈreɪnəʊ/
(also Raynaud's syndrome)

noun

[mass noun]
  • a disease characterized by spasm of the arteries in the extremities, especially the fingers ( Raynaud’s phenomenon). It is typically brought on by constant cold or vibration, and leads to pallor, pain, numbness, and in severe cases, gangrene.

Origin:

late 19th century: named after Maurice Raynaud (1834–81), French physician