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Definition of “cyanosis”

cyanosis (ˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs )

(pathology) a bluish-purple discoloration of skin and mucous membranes usually resulting from a deficiency of oxygen in the blood

cyanotic (ˌsaɪəˈnɒtɪk Pronunciation for cyanotic

) adjective

And Razoxane was waiting, calm as ever; her face lit from below in ghostly cyanosis.

Pritchard, John Night Sisters

Eight to ten hours estimate from body temp and the degree of cyanosis , but we'll need to wait...' `... for the PM.

Anthony Masters CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)

This discoloration (called cyanosis ) is due to the right heart blood (which lacks oxygen) crossing a defect in the `wrong" direction.

Petch, Dr Michael BMA Family Doctor Guide - Heart Disease

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