Pernios
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The patient was diagnosed with pernios, a form of cold-induced vasculitis.
Definition:A type of vasculitis that is triggered by exposure to cold temperatures.
Example:The symptoms of Raynaud’s phenomenon can be similar to pernios, which complicates diagnosis.
Definition:A condition characterized by episodes of reduced blood flow to the fingers and toes in response to cold or stress.
Example:Some cases of pernios may be linked to underlying connective tissue disorders.
Definition:A condition that affects the connective tissue, which supports and binds other tissues of the body.
Example:Pernios often leads to a painful hardening of the subcutaneous tissues on the hands and feet.
Definition:The tissues beneath the skin, consisting mainly of fat and fibrous connective tissue.
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