Blue
Blue (medical term)
Blue (pronounced: /bluː/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe a condition or appearance related to a lack of oxygen or poor circulation.
Etymology
The term "blue" in the medical context originates from the Old French bleu, which is of unknown origin. It is used to describe the color that human skin can turn when there is insufficient oxygen in the blood.
Definition
In medical terminology, "blue" is used to describe the appearance of skin or mucous membranes that have turned a bluish color due to a lack of oxygen in the blood. This condition is also known as Cyanosis.
Related Terms
- Cyanosis: A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to an excess of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood or a structural defect in the hemoglobin molecule.
- Hypoxia: A condition in which there is a decrease in the oxygen supply to a tissue. In medicine, hypoxia is a serious condition that can lead to organ damage and death.
- Hypoxemia: A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of oxygen in the arterial blood, as opposed to hypoxia, which is a deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues.
- Dyspnea: A subjective experience of breathing discomfort that consists of qualitatively distinct sensations that vary in intensity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blue
- Wikipedia's article - Blue
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