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Cyanosis

Also called Blueness of the skin

Emergency MedicineCardiologyPediatricsEssential

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

Korean

청색증

혈중 산소 포화도 저하로 피부와 점막이 청색으로 변색되는 것.

French

Cyanose

Coloration bleutée de la peau et des muqueuses résultant d'une oxygénation insuffisante du sang.

Word parts

  • cyano-Prefix(Greek) Blue
  • -osisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition or process

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