Category: C

A bluish discoloration of the mucous membranes in the mouth, indicating hypoxemia and respiratory failure.  

Monomers of N- alkyl cyanoacrylate that have been used as a tissue adhesive in the repair of simple lacerations (e.g., of the arms or legs). Commercially available versions are called “superglue.”  

Combination of cyanide and methemoglobin.  

A small transparent glass or plastic container, especially one used to hold liquids to be examined photometrically.  

Laceration of the throat. The seriousness of the injury depends on the angle of thrust of the cutting object, the location of the injury, and the amount of tissue damage.  

In any analysis of data, a specified value used to sort continuous variables into discrete categories. It may be set according to its usefulness in predicting abnormal clinical events or arbitrarily.  

Skinlike changes in a mucous membrane as a result of continued inflammation.  

Convoluted scalp folds 1 to 2 cm thick. It may develop any time from birth to adolescence and is more common in males. The skin cannot be flattened by traction.  

Transient mottling of the skin caused by exposure to decreased temperature.  

A rare inherited condition in which there is loss of elastic fibers of the skin. The skin becomes so loose it hangs and sags. Pulmonary emphysema, intestinal diverticula, and hernias also may be present. There are at least three inheritable patterns of this disease. There is no known treatment.