Cyanochroic

/ˌsaɪ.ə.noʊˈkroʊ.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or describing blue or blue-green coloration of skin, tissue, or organisms.

Etymology

From cyano- (blue) + chroic (from Greek chroma 'color'). The adjective form of an older medical descriptor for blue discoloration.

Kelly Says

Some species are naturally cyanochroic—like certain frogs and birds that have evolved brilliant blue coloration. Scientists discovered that this blue often comes from structural properties of skin, not just blue pigments.

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