Definition of Acrocyanosis
bluish or purple coloring of the hands and feet caused by slow circulation
Examples of Acrocyanosis in a sentence
Because acrocyanosis was present in the patient’s hands, the doctor tried to figure out what could be causing the bluish coloring of her digits. 🔊
Although it isn’t painful and doesn’t cause serious injury, purple coloring of the feet caused by circulation-related acrocyanosis may shock those suffering from it. 🔊
The cardiac physician explained that unlike other blood-vessel restriction related diseases, the discoloring of the skin caused by acrocyanosis doesn’t have to be treated. 🔊
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