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The man’s olive skin had a bluish tinge and whoever had called 911 thought fentanyl, a powerful pain reliever, was the cause.—Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024 Preferably very few shots of the protagonist driving around in the rain with that bluish tint on the screen that is supposed to convey moodiness and complexity but can sometimes come acr—zzzzzzzzzzzz.—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024 The eerie bluish hue of the original is also gone, replaced with a much grungier, darker lighting befitting of the cinematic language of more horror movies.—Aimee Hart, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024 The pain is usually sore and dull at the impact site, with additional symptoms such as a bluish discoloration or swelling.11
This condition often results from direct impact or trauma, such as falls or bumps.11
Humerus Fracture
Causes of a broken humerus include intense physical traumas and falls.—Sarah Jividen, Health, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bluish
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