CREST syndrome, also known as the limited cutaneous form of systemic sclerosis (lcSSc) is a multisystem connective tissue disorder.The acronym CREST refers to the five main features: calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia.he acronym CREST refers to the five main features: calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia.
Definition of devout. 1  1 : committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises a devout Catholic. 2  2 : expressing piety or religious fervor : expressing devotion a devout attitude.
b (as collective n; preceded by the) the religious. 3 appropriate to or in accordance with the principles of a religion. 4 scrupulous, exact, or conscientious. 5 (Christianity) of or relating to a way of life dedicated to religion by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and defined by a monastic rule. n. 6 (Christianity) a member of an order or congregation living by such a rule; a monk, friar, or nun. â¦ religiously adv.