Question

Maura’s newborn baby has cyanosis. Breaking down the medical term, what does this literally translate to? (1 point) Responses yellowing of the skin yellowing of the skin abnormal condition of blue skin abnormal condition of blue skin abnormally cold skin condition abnormally cold skin condition abnormal bladder condition abnormal bladder condition

Answer 1

The medical term "cyanosis" literally translates to "abnormal condition of blue skin." The prefix "cyan-" refers to a blue color, and the suffix "-osis" indicates an abnormal condition. Therefore, the correct response is "abnormal condition of blue skin."