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hematosis

American  
[hee-muh-toh-sis, hem-uh-] / ˌhi məˈtoʊ sɪs, ˌhɛm ə- /

noun

  1. hematopoiesis.

  2. Physiology.  the conversion of venous into arterial blood; oxygenation in the lungs.

Etymology

Origin of hematosis

From the New Latin word haematosis, dating back to 1690–1700. See hemato-, -sis

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Only a liberal current of pure oxygen can oxidize the combination formed and render hematosis possible.

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