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cyanosis
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A bluish discolouration, applied especially to such discolouration of skin and mucous membranes due to excessive concentration of reduced haemoglobin in the blood.
Origin: Gr. Kyanos = blue |
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hypoxemia
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Below-normal oxygen content in arterial blood due to deficient oxygenation of the blood and resulting in hypoxia.
Origin: Gr. Haima = blood |
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hypoxia
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Reduction of oxygen supply to tissue below physiological levels despite adequate perfusion of the tissue by blood
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bradypnea
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An abnormal slowness of breathing
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tachypnea
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An abnormally rapid (usually shallow) respiratory rate
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Hypercapnia
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increased carbon dioxide in the blood
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Hypocapnia
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decreased carbon dioxide in the blood
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