What does "cyanosis" mean?

A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen.

What is a synonym for "cyanosis"?

Common synonyms include: abscess, ague, anemia, ankylosis, anoxia, apnea.

Pronounced //ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs//.

/ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/ noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen. countable, uncountable
2
a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes wordnet

From cyano- + -osis.