Meaning Of The Word Cyanosis

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Cyanosis Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Cyanosis?

cyanosis in American English
a bluish coloration of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by lack of oxygen or abnormal hemoglobin in the blood
noun: blueness or lividness of the skin, as from imperfectly oxygenated blood

cyanosis in British English
noun: a bluish-purple discoloration of skin and mucous membranes usually resulting from a deficiency of oxygen in the blood

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