Raynaud's phenomenon
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English
Etymology
Named after the French physician Maurice Raynaud, who described the condition in 1862.
Noun
Raynaud's phenomenon (countable and uncountable, plural Raynaud's phenomena)
- (medicine, rheumatology) A condition of the hands and feet becoming discoloured, typically white, red, and blue, caused by an altered blood flow brought about by cold, or stress.
Translations
condition of hands and feet
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