Disease or Syndrome
cutis marmorata
Definitions related to cutis marmorata:
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A pink-blue mottled or marbled appearance of the skin secondary to exposure to cold temperatures, which is generally alleviated by rewarming.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A reticular discoloration of the skin with cyanotic (reddish-blue appearing) areas surrounding pale central areas due to dilation of capillary blood vessels and stagnation of blood within the vessels. Cutis marmorata generally occurs on the legs, arms and trunk and is often more severe in cold weather.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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A variable physiological livedo reticularisNLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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