1. Plural of cyanosis; conditions characterized by a bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form

Examples

• The doctor observed cyanoses in the patient's lips and fingertips after the respiratory infection.
• Severe cyanoses can indicate serious heart or lung problems requiring immediate medical attention.
• Newborns with congenital heart defects may develop cyanoses shortly after birth.
• The nurse monitored the patient for signs of cyanoses during the oxygen therapy.
• Different types of cyanoses can result from various cardiovascular or pulmonary conditions.