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acrocyanosis vs cyanosis

cyanosis vs acrocyanosis

acrocyanosis and cyanosis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acrocyanosis Yes No No No
cyanosis Yes No No No
As nouns, cyanosis is a hypernym of acrocyanosis; that is, cyanosis is a word with a broader meaning than acrocyanosis:
  • acrocyanosis: cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion
  • cyanosis: a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
acrocyanosis (noun) cyanosis (noun)
cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
Difference between acrocyanosis and cyanosis

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