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Cyanosis is a physical sign causing bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes. Cyanosis is caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood. Cyanosis is associated with cold temperatures, heart failure, lung diseases, and smothering.yanosis. [sÄ«â²ÉnÅâ²sis]. Etymology: Gk, kyanos, blue, osis, condition. bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by an excess of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood or a structural defect in the hemoglobin molecule, such as in methemoglobin.
Causes of peripheral cyanosis include: 1  Anything that would cause central cyanosis, with resultant bluish coloration in all peripheral tissues. 2  Hypothermia. 3  Thromboembolism, or a blood clot.  Application of a tourniquet (accidental, deliberate, or 1  malicious) Shock (inadequate blood flow to the tissues)