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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 (1-5): 1  Central cyanosis and its causes are all associated with peripheral cyanosis. 2  Decreased pumping of blood by the heart or reduced cardiac output. 3  This is seen in heart failure or circulatory shock.4  Diseases of circulation like thrombosis or embolism. Central cyanosis and its causes are all associated with peripheral cyanosis. 2  Decreased pumping of blood by the heart or reduced cardiac output. 3  This is seen in heart failure or circulatory shock. 4  Diseases of circulation like thrombosis or embolism. 5  Constriction of blood vessels of the limbs, fingers and toes.