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Medical EncyclopediaCyanosis of the nail bed ![]() Lack of oxygen in the blood causes a bluish discoloration in the skin or mucous membranes called cyanosis.Most cyanosis is seen as a result of congenital heart disease, pulmonary disease, or as a terminal event as in cardiopulmonary arrest. |
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