Raynaud's phenomenon

Ray·naud's phenomenon

(rā-nōz′)

Narrowing of the arteries and arterioles of the fingers and toes, often triggered by cold or stress, resulting in blanching, cyanosis, numbness, pain, and, in extreme cases, gangrene.

[After Maurice Raynaud (1834-1881), French physician.]

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Raynaud's phenomenon

n. fenómeno de Raynaud, síntomas asociados con el síndrome de Raynaud.

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