acrocyanosis

/æk.rəˌsɪˈænəsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition characterized by a blue discoloration of the skin in the hands and feet, often due to poor circulation or cold exposure

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with acrocyanosis and recommended increasing blood flow to the extremities.”

Synonyms

  • cyanosis
  • poikilothermia

Antonyms

  • erythema
  • hyperthermia