A bluish coloring of the skin as a result of decreased oxygen supply is called
A)pale.
B)blushing.
C)cyanosis.
D)jaundice.
E)fading.

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Cyanosis is a condition where the skin, lips, and nails turn bluish or grayish in color due to inadequate oxygen supply to the body tissues. It is a sign of a medical emergency and requires immediate medical attention. Pale color is usually due to decreased blood flow or anemia, blushing is a temporary reddening of the skin due to increased blood flow, jaundice is a yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes due to the buildup of bilirubin, and fading is a gradual loss of color or brightness.

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