Question

multiple choice question

the medical term for a dark blue coloration of blood due to lack of oxygen is ______.

cyanosis
hematoma
cystitis
hematemesis

Explanation:

Analyze the definition

The question asks for the medical term describing a dark blue coloration of blood or skin due to a lack of oxygen.

Evaluate the options

• cyanosis: Derived from "cyan/o" (blue) and "-osis" (condition). This refers to a bluish discoloration due to poor oxygenation.
• hematoma: Derived from "hemat/o" (blood) and "-oma" (tumor/mass). This refers to a localized swelling filled with blood.
• cystitis: Derived from "cyst/o" (bladder) and "-itis" (inflammation). This refers to bladder inflammation.
• hematemesis: Derived from "hemat/o" (blood) and "-emesis" (vomiting). This refers to vomiting blood.

Select the correct term

The term that directly means a blue coloration due to oxygen deficiency is cyanosis.

Answer:

• cyanosis (Correct answer)
• hematoma
• cystitis
• hematemesis