acrocyanosis
A persistent blue or cyanotic discoloration of the digits, most commonly occurring in…A persistent blue or cyanotic discoloration of the digits, most commonly occurring in the hands although also occurring in the face and feet as well.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A persistent blue or cyanotic discoloration of the digits, most commonly occurring in the hands although also occurring in the face and feet as well.
Akrozyanose, Akroasphyxie, Acroasphyxia
- cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
Ancient Greek κῠᾰ́νεος (kŭắneos)der.Ancient Greek κῠᾰ́νεος (kŭắneos)der.
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Forms
plural: acrocyanoses| Singular | acrocyanosis |
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irregular
Synonyms
1 synonyms- cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion:Raynaud-ap-s sign
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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