cyanosis

cyanosis definition - medical

cy·a·no·sis (sīˌə-nōˈsĭs)

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

Related Forms:

  • cyˌa·notˈic (-nŏtˈĭk) adjective

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