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Cyanosis is when the skin of Caucasians turns a bluish tint. It is reflective of poorly oxygenated hemoglobin.
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Do clear liquids absorb heat or reflect heat?
Reflect
What color of the spectrum does a black road reflect?
A black road does not reflect any visible light, although it may reflect radiation at invisible wavelengths, such as heat.
Does a shiny penny reflect light?
yes. a penny can reflect light by cutting a hole in it.
What will happen when a light is shone at a mirror?
it will reflect off it
reflect?
mirror or flip
Can we cure a cyanosis?
yes cyanosis is usually curable but the cause of cyanosis may not be (e.g. active dying).
How is cyanosis seen in black people?
Mild cyanosis cannot be seen. But moderate cyanosis can be made out from the oral mucous membranes.
Cyanosis in a sentence?
Cyanosis had set into her lips after being out in the cold overnight.
What are the reasons for cyanosis?
Cyanosis is caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood. Cyanosis is associated with cold temperatures, heart failure, lung diseases, and smothering
How is cyanosis related to the respiratory system?
Cyanosis is a blue color to a person. It is related to the respiratory system because if a person is not getting enough oxygen, they can display cyanosis.
What is the combining form for the word cyanosis?
The combining form for the word cyanosis is cyan/o.
Why be alarmed that a baby has cyanosis?
Cyanosis means not getting enough oxygen, and that's dangerous for anybody.
What is the suffix in cyanosis?
The suffix in cyanosis is "-osis," which is typically used to indicate a condition or state. In this case, cyanosis refers to a bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to a lack of oxygen in the blood.
Can you die from cyanosis?
yes
Is cyanosis a type of system?
Cyanosis is the term used to describe the blueish coloration of the skin usually caused by lack of oxygen.
Can pale progress to cyanosis?
It would depend on the cause of the paleness. Cyanosis is a blue tint to the skin which happens as a result of a lack of oxygen. So, unless the pallor is caused by a condition with decreased oxygen levels, it will not progress to cyanosis.
What do bluegray fingernails signify?
cyanosis
