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acrocyanosis

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

noun

Pathology.

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

acrocyanosis British  
/ ˌækrəʊˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of acrocyanosis

From New Latin; acro-, cyanosis

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