Madhumathi Palaniappan
Written by Madhumathi Palaniappan, B.Pharm
Dr. Simi Paknikar
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD
Last Updated on Apr 01, 2016
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Cyanosis: Blue-colored skin caused by too little oxygen in the blood.

Resuscitation: Revival of breathing or heartbeat after cessation or apparent death.

Hematemesis: Vomiting of blood.
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