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erythromelalgia
erythromelalgia (ɪˌrɪθrəʊmɛlˈældʒə) n1. (Pathology) a condition resulting from excessive dilation of the blood vessels, usually affecting the extremities, which feel hot and painful2. (Medicine) a condition resulting from excessive dilation of the blood vessels, usually affecting the extremities, which feel hot and painfulerythromelalgiaa disease of the hands and feet characterized by a purplish discoloration and a sensation of burning pain. — erythromelalgic, adj.See also: Disease and Illnesserythromelalgia
erythromelalgia[ə‚rith·rō·mə′lal·jē·ə] (medicine) A cutaneous vasodilation of the feet or, more rarely, of the hands; characterized by redness, mottling, changes in skin temperature, and neuralgic pains. Also known as acromelalgia; Mitchell's disease. erythromelalgia
e·ryth·ro·mel·al·gi·a (ĕ-rith'rō-mel-al'jē-ă), 1. A rare disorder most common in middle age, characterized by paroxysmal attacks of severe burning pain, reddening, hyperalgesia, and sweating, involving one or more extremities, usually both feet; the attacks can be triggered by warmth, but are usually relieved by cold and limb elevation. 2. Paroxysmal throbbing and burning pain in the skin often precipitated by exertion or heat, affecting the hands and feet, accompanied by a dusky mottled redness of the parts with increased skin temperature; associated with and often preceding myeloproliferative and other disorders. Synonym(s): erythermalgia, Gerhardt-Mitchell disease [erythro- + G. melos, limb, + algos, pain] e·ryth·ro·mel·al·gi·a (ĕ-rith'rō-mel-al'jē-ă) 1. Paroxysmal throbbing and burning pain in the skin often precipitated by exertion or heat, affecting the hands and feet, accompanied by a dusky mottled redness of the parts with increased skin temperature; may be associated with myeloproliferative disorders. 2. A rare disorder of middle age, characterized by paroxysmal attacks of severe burning pain, reddening, hyperalgesia, and sweating, involving one or more extremities, usually both feet; the attacks can be triggered by warmth, and are usually relieved by cold and limb elevation. Synonym(s): Mitchell disease, red neuralgia. [erythro- + G. melos, limb, + algos, pain]erythromelalgia Mottled redness and a painful burning sensation in the extremities, usually the feet, with a local rise in skin temperature.Gerhardt, Carl Adolf Christian Jacob, German physician, 1833-1902. Gerhardt disease - Synonym(s): Gerhardt-Mitchell diseaseGerhardt-Mitchell disease - paroxysmal throbbing and burning pain in the skin affecting the hands and feet, accompanied by a dusky mottled redness of the parts with increased skin temperature. Synonym(s): erythromelalgia; Gerhardt disease; Mitchell disease; Weir Mitchell diseaseGerhardt reaction - Synonym(s): Gerhardt test for acetoacetic acidGerhardt-Semon law - obsolete law formerly used to account for the position of affected vocal cords after injury to the recurrent laryngeal nerve(s).Gerhardt sign - complete bilateral paralysis of the adductor muscles of the larynx with severe inspiratory dyspnea. Synonym(s): Biermer signGerhardt syndrome - bilateral laryngeal abductor paralysis.Gerhardt test for acetoacetic acid - Synonym(s): Gerhardt reactionAcronymsSeeETHA |