acrocyanosis

[ak-roh-sahy-uh-noh-sis]

noun

Pathology.

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

acrocyanosis

/ ˌækrəʊˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of acrocyanosis¹

From New Latin; acro-, cyanosis

Example Sentences

"We are dealing with healthy children and teenagers who have never suffered from acrorhigosis, acrocyanosis, chilblains or vasculitis and who have no other problems besides skin manifestations," the doctors explained.

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