Raynaud's Disease Definition

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noun
A circulatory disorder caused by insufficient blood supply to the hands and feet and resulting in cyanosis, numbness, pain, and, in extreme cases, gangrene.
American Heritage
Raynaud's phenomenon when not associated with any underlying disease or condition.
American Heritage Medicine

Origin of Raynaud's Disease

  • After Maurice Raynaud (1834–1881), French physician

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Named after Maurice Raynaud, the French doctor who described the disease.

    From Wiktionary

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