cyanosis
[ sahy-uh-noh-sis ]
/ ˌsaɪ əˈnoʊ sɪs /
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noun Pathology.
blueness or lividness of the skin, as from imperfectly oxygenated blood.
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OTHER WORDS FROM cyanosis
cy·a·not·ic [sahy-uh-not-ik], /ˌsaɪ əˈnɒt ɪk/, adjectivehy·per·cy·a·no·sis, nounWords nearby cyanosis
cyanophyte, cyanoplatinite, cyanopsia, cyanosed, cyanose tardive, cyanosis, cyanotic, cyanotic induration, cyanotype, cyanurate, cyanuric
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British Dictionary definitions for cyanosis
cyanosis
/ (ˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs) /
noun
pathol a bluish-purple discoloration of skin and mucous membranes usually resulting from a deficiency of oxygen in the blood
Derived forms of cyanosis
cyanotic (ˌsaɪəˈnɒtɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for cyanosis
cyanosis
[ sī′ə-nō′sĭs ]
n.
A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes resulting from inadequate oxygenation of the blood.
Other words from cyanosis
cy′a•not′ic (-nŏt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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