Clinical Diagnosis · Pathology · Hard
Cyanosis
Meaning: A blue discolouration of the skin due to lack of oxygen.
In practice: Cyanosis around the lips indicates dangerously low oxygen levels.
Word parts
- cyano- means blue
- -osis means an abnormal condition or process
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
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