cyanosis

English

Etymology

cyano- + -osis

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/

Noun

cyanosis (countable and uncountable, plural cyanoses)

  1. (pathology) A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen.

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