Peripheral cyanosis

cy·a·no·sis (s

-n

A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes resulting from inadequate oxygenation of the blood.

cya·notic (-n

k) adj.

cyanosis [ˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs]

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

cyanotic [ˌsaɪəˈnɒtɪk] adj

cyanosis

bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen in the bloodstream. Also cyanopathy. — cyanotic, adj.

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Noun

cyanosis - a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is dangerously diminished (as in carbon monoxide poisoning)

symptom - (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

acrocyanosis, Raynaud's sign - cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion

carbon monoxide poisoning - a toxic condition that results from inhaling and absorbing carbon monoxide gas; "carbon monoxide combines with hemoglobin and displaces oxygen in the blood"

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acrocyanosis
blue baby
bluetongue
carbon monoxide poisoning
congenital heart defect
cyanopathy
cyanosed
dead fingers
Disease and Illness
Fallot's syndrome
Fallot's tetralogy
hyaline membrane disease
pulmonary stenosis
Raynaud's disease
Raynaud's sign
respiratory disease
respiratory disorder
respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn

Peripheral cyanosis

Peripheral Data Processor
Peripheral Data Unit
peripheral depression
Peripheral Detection Task
Peripheral Developers Kit
peripheral device
peripheral device
peripheral device
peripheral device
Peripheral devices
Peripheral devices
Peripheral devices
Peripheral Devices and Process Interfaces
Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathic Pain
Peripheral Diagnostics Language
Peripheral Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
Peripheral Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry
peripheral dysostosis
Peripheral Dysostosis-nasal Hypoplasia-Mental Retardation
Peripheral edema
Peripheral edema
Peripheral edema
Peripheral Electronics Unit
Peripheral Elongated Hair Cells
Peripheral Emulation Program
Peripheral Equipment
Peripheral Equipment
peripheral excimer laser angioplasty
peripheral excimer laser angioplasty
peripheral faults

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