cy·a·no·sis
 cyanosis
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- pronunciation:
- saI
no
sihs
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the medical condition of bluish skin caused by lack of oxygen in the blood.
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| derivation: |
cyanotic (n.) |
The word cyanosis
contains the following parts:
cyan, cyano
Greek
root
that means
blue
Example words:
-osis
Greek
noun-forming suffix
that means
condition (usually medical)
More about this word part:
The suffix -osis
attaches to Greek roots. Many nouns ending in "-osis
" have a corresponding adjective form ending in -otic (neurosis: neurotic).
Example words: