cyanosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen.

Pronunciation

/ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-cyanosis.wav

Word forms

cyanosis cyanoses

Etymology

From cyano- + -osis.

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