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The blue discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood is known as .​
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The blue discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood is known as

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More specifically; A bluish color to the skin or mucous membrane is usually due to a lack of oxygen in the blood. The medical term is cyanosis.
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