Pulse oximetry

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.NounA noninvasive method allowing the monitoring of the oxygenation of a patient's hemoglobin, using a sensor placed on a thin part of the patient's anatomy, usually a fingertip or earlobe.

Synonyms

pulse oximeter pulsoximetry pulse ox pulsoximeter peripheral oxygen saturation oximetre oximeter cerebral oximetry oximetry oxymeter co-oximeter cooximeter

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