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