Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahy-uh-noh-sis]
- /ˌsaɪ əˈnoʊ sɪs/
- /saɪəˈnəʊsɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahy-uh-noh-sis]
- /ˌsaɪ əˈnoʊ sɪs/
Definitions of cyanosis word
- noun cyanosis a bluish-purple discoloration of skin and mucous membranes usually resulting from a deficiency of oxygen in the blood 3
- noun cyanosis a bluish coloration of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by lack of oxygen or abnormal hemoglobin in the blood 3
- noun cyanosis blueness or lividness of the skin, as from imperfectly oxygenated blood. 1
- noun cyanosis A bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood. 1
- noun cyanosis (pathology) A blue discolouration of the skin due to the circulation of blood low in oxygen. 0
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Origin of cyanosis
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < New Latin < Greek kyánōsis dark-blue color. See cyan-1, -osis
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Parts of speech for Cyanosis
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preposition
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determiner
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cyanosis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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