CREST syndrome
CREST syndrome (krest) n. a disease characterized by the association of calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, (o)esophageal malfunction, sclerodactyly (tapering fingers), and telangiectasia. It represents a variant of systemic sclerosis and may be associated with severe pulmonary hypertension.
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