adjective
- affected by cyanosis; having a bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood
Usage: medical term; typically used in clinical or diagnostic contexts
Examples
- The patient's cyanosed lips indicated severe respiratory distress.
- A cyanosed infant requires immediate oxygen therapy.
- The doctor noted the cyanosed appearance of the patient's fingertips.
- Cyanosed skin is a sign that the body is not receiving enough oxygen.
- The emergency team recognized the cyanosed condition and began treatment right away.