Single Biggest Cancer Dictionary in the World

What is

palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia

?

Pronunciation: /palmar* plantar* erythrodysesthesia*/

palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia

Definition

A condition marked by pain, swelling, numbness, tingling, or redness of the hands or feet. It sometimes occurs as a side effect of certain anticancer drugs. Also called hand-foot syndrome.