Etymology

acrocyanosis

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

English cyanosis ← Ancient Greek κῠᾰ́νεος (kŭắneos) ← Proto-Hellenic [Term?]
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  1. Proto-Indo-European*h₂eḱ-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*h₂eḱrós
  3. Proto-Hellenic[Term?]
  4. Ancient Greekᾰ̓́κρος (ắkros)
  5. Englishacro-
  6. Ancient Greekκῠᾰ́νεος (kŭắneos)
  7. Englishcyano-
  8. Englishcyanosis
  9. English todayacrocyanosis

From acro- + cyanosis.

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