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ox·im·e·ter

(ŏk-sĭm′ĭ-tər)

A device for measuring the oxygen saturation of arterial blood, especially a pulse oximeter.

ox′i·met′ric (-mĕt′rĭk) adj.

ox′i·met′ri·cal·ly adv.

ox·im′e·try n.

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oximeter

(ɒkˈsɪmɪtə)

(Medicine) med an instrument for measuring oxygen in blood

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oximeter - a measuring instrument that measures the oxygen in arterial blood

measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something

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ox·im·e·ter

n. oxímetro, instrumento para medir la cantidad de oxígeno en la sangre.

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oximeter

n oxímetro

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