cyanosis

noun

cy·a·no·sis | \ ˌsī-ə-ˈnō-səs

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Definition of cyanosis

: a bluish or purplish discoloration (as of skin) due to deficient oxygenation of the blood

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The doctor’s diagnosis was spinal cyanosis, which came from all the rounds of combat fighting. — George Diaz, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Pinklon Thomas rises up again after big fall, like true heavyweight champ," 23 Dec. 2017

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The first known use of cyanosis was in 1834

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cyanosis

noun

cy·a·no·sis | \ ˌsī-ə-ˈnō-səs

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plural cyanoses\ -ˌsēz

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Medical Definition of cyanosis

: a bluish or purplish discoloration (as of skin) due to deficient oxygenation of the blood

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