Raynaud's Disease Definition
rā-nōz
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.
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