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RAYNAUD'S SIGN
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion
Synonyms:
acrocyanosis; Raynaud's sign
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("Raynaud's sign" is a kind of...):
cyanosis (a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes)