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A "blue" discoloration of the skin

a. Cilium
b. Effusion
c. Edema
d. Cyanosis

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Final answer:

Cyanosis is the term for the blue discoloration of the skin caused by a decrease in oxygenation of the blood.

Step-by-step explanation:

The blue discoloration of the skin is called cyanosis.

Cyanosis occurs when there is a decrease in the oxygenation of the blood. It can be caused by conditions that restrict the oxygen supply, such as asthma or a heart attack. The skin appears blue because of the dominant presence of dark red deoxyhemoglobin in the blood. Cyanosis is not related to the skin's pigmentation but rather a sign of reduced oxygen levels in the body.

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