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cyanosis vs Raynaud's sign

Raynaud's sign vs cyanosis

cyanosis and Raynaud's sign both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cyanosis Yes No No No
Raynaud's sign Yes No No No
As nouns, Raynaud's sign is a hyponym of cyanosis; that is, Raynaud's sign is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cyanosis:
  • cyanosis: a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
  • Raynaud's sign: cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion
Other hyponyms of cyanosis include acrocyanosis.
cyanosis (noun) Raynaud's sign (noun)
a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes cyanosis of the extremities; can occur when a spasm of the blood vessels is caused by exposure to cold or by strong emotion
Difference between cyanosis and Raynaud's sign

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