Cyanosis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cyanosis is a noun meaning (pathology) A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen.
Meaning
(pathology) A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen.
Word Forms
- cyanoses
Synonyms for cyanosis
Depending on context, synonyms include cyanopathy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acrocyanosis, lividness, lividity, bluishness, duskiness, blueness.
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