Hypoxaemia
hy-pok-SEE-mee-uh
Origin note
Gk. hypo (under) + oxys (sharp) + haima (blood)
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Definition
Low arterial oxygen tension; PaO2 below 60 mmHg.
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Specialty
🏥 Respiratory Medicine