acrocyanosis

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How do you pronounce acrocyanosis?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæ.kɹoʊˌsaɪ.əˈnoʊ.sɪs/.

What does acrocyanosis mean?

A persistent blue or cyanotic discoloration of the digits, most commonly occurring in the hands although also occurring in the face and feet as well.

Where does acrocyanosis come from?

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱ- Proto-Indo-European *-rós Proto-Indo-European *h₂eḱrós Proto-Hellenic [Term?] Ancient Greek ᾰ̓́κρος (ắkros)der. New Latinbor. English acro- Ancient Greek κῠᾰ́νεος (kŭắneos)der. English cyano- Ancient Greek -τῐς (-tĭs) Ancient Greek -σῐς (-sĭs) Ancient Greek -ωσις (-ōsis)bor. New Latin -ōsislbor. English -osis English cyanosis English acrocyanosis From acro- + cyanosis.

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