Peripheral cyanosis: Also known as acrocyanosis, it is characterized by bluish discoloration of the skin of the fingers and toes or the nose. It is best observed under cold weather conditions. Peripheral cyanosis also occurs in chronic passive congestion. It is related to increased oxygen desaturat...
The meaning of CYANOSIS is a bluish or purplish discoloration (as of skin) due to deficient oxygenation of the blood.