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Raynaud's disease

Syllabification: (Ray·naud's dis·ease)
Pronunciation: /rāˈnōz/

(also Raynaud's syndrome)
Definition of Raynaud's disease

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

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