Cyanosis

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ËŒsaɪəˈnoÊŠsɪs/

Origin

From New Latin. See cyanic.

Full definition of cyanosis

Noun

1. (pathology) A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen.

Related terms

• cyanopathy
• cyanose
• cyanosed
• cyanotic
• cyan