acrocyanosis
/ˌækroʊˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/
noun
- A condition in which the hands and feet turn blue or purple due to poor blood circulation, often caused by cold or stress.
- Keeping warm can help reduce the symptoms of acrocyanosis.
- Acrocyanosis is common in newborns and usually goes away on its own.
- Her doctor said the bluish color in her fingers was due to acrocyanosis, not a heart problem.