cyanosis
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noun \ˌsī-ə-ˈnō-səs\Definition of CYANOSIS
: a bluish or purplish discoloration (as of skin) due to deficient oxygenation of the blood
— cy·a·not·ic \-ˈnä-tik\ adjective
Origin of CYANOSIS
New Latin, from Greek kyanōsis dark blue color, from kyanos
First Known Use: 1834
Rhymes with CYANOSIS
cy·a·no·sis
noun \ˌsī-ə-ˈnō-səs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; cy·a·no·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of CYANOSIS
: a bluish or purplish discoloration (as of skin) due to deficient oxygenation of the blood
—cy·a·not·ic \-ˈnät-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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