Definition

Having a bluish or purplish color, usually due to a lack of oxygen in the blood.

Example

The patient's lips were cyanosed, indicating a possible respiratory issue.

Conversation

Did you see that guy at the party last night?

Yeah, I did! He looked a bit cyanosed, didn't he?

I thought so too; it was kind of concerning.

Definitely, I hope he's okay.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cyanosed → It is formed from "cyan" (from Greek "kyanos", meaning dark blue) and the suffix "-osed" (indicating a condition or state). The word "cyanosed" refers to the condition of having a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for dark blue ('cyan') to remember that 'cyanosed' describes a condition where the skin appears bluish.

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