hypoxemia
[ hahy-pok-see-mee-uh ]
/ ˌhaɪ pɒkˈsi mi ə /
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noun Pathology.
inadequate oxygenation of the blood: A mild case of hypoxemia may be treatable with supplemental oxygen therapy alone.
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Medical definitions for hypoxemia
hypoxemia
[ hī′pŏk-sē′mē-ə ]
n.
Insufficient oxygenation of arterial blood.
Other words from hypoxemia
hy′pox•e′mic adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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