Cyanotic heart defect

Cyanotic heart defect is a type of congenital heart defect that results in low levels of oxygen in the blood. This is due to a defect in the heart that causes blood that has not been oxygenated to mix with oxygenated blood. The term "cyanotic" refers to the bluish color of the skin that results from this lack of oxygen.

Pronunciation

Cyanotic: /saɪˈænətɪk/ Heart Defect: /hɑːrt dɪˈfɛkt/

Etymology

The term "cyanotic" is derived from the Greek word "kyanos", which means "dark blue". The term "heart defect" refers to a problem with the structure of the heart that is present at birth.

Related Terms

• Congenital heart defect
• Hypoxia
• Cyanosis
• Tetralogy of Fallot
• Transposition of the great arteries

See Also

• Cardiology
• Pediatric cardiology

References

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