Raynaud phenomenon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009958",
  "term": "Raynaud phenomenon",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A condition characterized by episodic vasospasm of small arteries and arterioles, most frequently affecting the fingers and toes. This leads to a temporary reduction in blood flow, causing the affected digits to blanch, then turn blue, and finally red upon rewarming. It can be a primary condition or secondary to underlying diseases such as scleroderma or lupus.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "idiopathic",
    "mixed connective tissue disease",
    "progressive systemic sclerosis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1238 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/raynaud-phenomenon/"
}