Cyano'sis (Gr. kyanos, 'blue'), lividity of complexion, with fullness of the capillaries and minute veins, especially of the face and lips. A name characteristically applied to the colour in certain cases of congenital disease or malformation of the heart. See HEART.
Cyano'sis
Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 3: Catarrh to Dion, p. 635
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