claudication

/klɔːdjəˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

a symptom of intermittent leg pain, usually occurring during walking and relieved by rest, caused by insufficient blood supply to the muscles.

“The patient was diagnosed with claudication due to the narrowing of the arteries in her legs.”

Synonyms

  • intermittent claudication
  • intermittent leg pain

Antonyms

  • adequate blood supply
  • normal blood flow