arterialize
[ ahr-teer-ee-uh-lahyz ]
/ ɑrˈtɪər i əˌlaɪz /
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verb (used with object), ar·te·ri·al·ized, ar·te·ri·al·iz·ing.Physiology.
to convert (venous blood) into arterial blood by the action of oxygen in the lungs.
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Also especially British, ar·te·ri·al·ise .
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British Dictionary definitions for arterialize
arterialize
arterialise
/ (ɑːˈtɪərɪəˌlaɪz) /
verb (tr)
to change (venous blood) into arterial blood by replenishing the depleted oxygen
to vascularize (tissues)
to provide with arteries
Derived forms of arterialize
arterialization or arterialisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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