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Raynaud's sign

DEFINITIONS OF: Raynaud's sign

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n 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
Type of:
cyanosis
a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is dangerously diminished (as in carbon monoxide poisoning)
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