HyperDic: acrocyanosis

English > 1 sense of the word acrocyanosis:
NOUNstateacrocyanosis, Raynaud's signcyanosis of the extremities
English > acrocyanosis: 1 sense > noun 1, state
Meaningcyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion.
SynonymRaynaud's sign
BroadercyanosisA bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes

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