Cyanosed

/ˈsaɪ.ə.noʊst/ adjective

Definition

Having a bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to lack of oxygenated blood.

Etymology

From cyanose (to become blue) + -ed (past tense/adjective marker). The root cyano- comes from Greek kyanos meaning dark blue.

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A cyanosed baby is one of the most alarming sights for new parents, but it can range from serious (a sign of heart or lung problems) to completely harmless (just a newborn's temporary circulation adjustment)—context is everything in medicine.

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