Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Insufficient oxygenation of the blood.
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- noun medicine An abnormal
deficiency in the concentration ofoxygen in theblood , be it the partial pressure of oxygen (mm Hg), the content of oxygen (ml oxygen per dl of blood) or the per cent saturation of the blood'shemoglobin , singly or in combination.
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Examples
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Low oxygen levels in the blood, better known as hypoxemia, can lead to brain damage and even death in a matter of minutes.
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By Feb. 15, they say, he suffered extreme hypoxemia, which is low oxygen levels in the blood, and acute respiratory distress syndrome, which is sudden failure of the respiratory system when fluid builds up in the lungs.
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A little more care must be taken to be sure the fetus doesn’t suffer hypotension or hypoxemia, which is lack of oxygen in the blood.
Eye of the Storm V.C. Andrews 2001
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A little more care must be taken to be sure the fetus doesn’t suffer hypotension or hypoxemia, which is lack of oxygen in the blood.
Eye of the Storm V.C. Andrews 2001
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There were fewer days on ventilator support in one trial and fewer deaths from progressive hypoxemia in another.
Complex trials for complex condition can be ..well complex james gaulte 2008
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There were fewer days on ventilator support in one trial and fewer deaths from progressive hypoxemia in another.
Archive 2008-02-01 james gaulte 2008
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I also worried that she might have suffered damage to her internal organs as a result of hypoxemia, a period of low blood oxygen that can harm the kidneys and the brain.
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I also worried that she might have suffered damage to her internal organs as a result of hypoxemia, a period of low blood oxygen that can harm the kidneys and the brain.
Mountain Gorillas: Discovery Channel: One Gorilla Saved 2007
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The risk of lactic acidosis while on GLUMETZA therapy may be significantly decreased by initial and regular monitoring of renal and liver function; using the minimum effective dose; withholding in the presence of any condition associated with hypoxemia, dehydration, or sepsis; avoidance in patients with hepatic disease; cautioning patients against excessive alcohol intake; temporarily discontinuing prior to any intravascular radiocontrast study or surgical procedure.
Santarus and Depomed Announce Availability of GLUMETZA 500 mg Tablets - Yahoo! Finance 2011
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The device will detect early signs of hypoxemia, or low blood oxygen levels.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed MARK HUME AND PAUL KORING 2011
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