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acrocyanosis

American

[ak-roh-sahy-uh-noh-sis] / ˌæk roʊˌsaɪ əˈnoʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

cyanosis of the extremities, characterized by blueness and coldness of the fingers and toes.

acrocyanosis British

/ ˌækrəʊˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs /

noun

cyanosis of the hands and feet due to poor circulation of the blood

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Etymology

Origin of acrocyanosis

From New Latin; see origin at acro-, cyanosis

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