Finding
acrocyanosis
ac·ro·cy·a·no·sis [ ak-roh-sahy-uh-noh-sis ]
Etymology:
Greek akron = tip or extremity + kyanos = blue + -osis = condition
Definitions related to acrocyanosis:
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A clinical finding in which there is a bluish coloration noted in the distal portions of the extremities.ACC/AHA Clinical Data TerminologyAmerican College of Cardiology and American Heart Association , 2020
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Persistent, symmetric, and painless blue discoloration of the extremities. It is the result of vasospasm in response to cold. The affected areas are cold and sweaty.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Acrocyanosis is persistent, painless, symmetric cyanosis of the hands, feet, or face caused by vasospasm of the small vessels of the skin in response to cold.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Acrocyanosis, bluish discoloration of the hands caused by spasms in arterioles (small arteries) of the skin. Less commonly, the feet are affected. The fingers or toes are usually cold and sweat copiously. The cause of the condition is unknown. Acrocyanosis is most common in women, particularly in...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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