cyanotic

/saɪˈænɒtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or causing a bluish color of the skin due to lack of oxygen in the blood

“The doctor checked the patient’s oxygen levels and noted that she was cyanotic.”

2. noun

a condition or state of being cyanotic

“The doctor diagnosed the baby with cyanotic heart disease.”

Synonyms

  • blue
  • cyanosed

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • rosy