Definition

Bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to low oxygen levels.

PathologyIntegumentary

Breakdown

Root

cyan/o

blue

Suffix

-osis

abnormal condition

Etymology

Greek: cyan/o (blue) + -osis (condition)

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