Raynaud's phenomenon

Raynaud's phenomenon

n.

Sensitivity of the hands to cold due to spasms of the digital arteries, resulting in blanching and numbness of the fingers.

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Raynaud's phenomenon

Intermittant ischemia (deficient blood flow) of the fingers or toes, sometimes also affecting the ears and nose.

Mentioned in: Myxoma

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Raynaud's phenomenon (rānōz´),

n spasm of the digital arteries with blanching and numbness of the extremities, induced by chilling, emotional states, or other diseases.