# Leriche syndrome

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A condition caused by the occlusion of the terminal aorta and iliac arteries, characterized by absent or diminished femoral pulses, intermittent claudication of the buttocks and thighs, and erectile dysfunction; also known as aortoiliac occlusive disease.

## Etymology
Named after French surgeon René Leriche (1879–1955), the first to operate on the disease.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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