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acrocyanosis

[ ak-roh-sahy-uh-noh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. cyanosis of the extremities, characterized by blueness and coldness of the fingers and toes.


acrocyanosis

/ ˌækrəʊˌsaɪəˈnəʊsɪs /

noun

  1. cyanosis of the hands and feet due to poor circulation of the blood


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Word History and Origins

Origin of acrocyanosis1

From New Latin; acro-, cyanosis

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