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pulsoximetry

pulsoximetry is the alternative form of pulse oximetry.

Meaning of pulse oximetry

Noun

pulse oximetry (uncountable)

  1. A 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 ox

Questions about pulsoximetry

What is pulsoximetry the alternative form of?
Pulsoximetry is the alternative form of pulse oximetry.

Words near pulsoximetry in the dictionary

  1. pulsotypes
  2. pulsotyping
  3. pulsovar
  4. pulsovars
  5. pulsoximeter
  6. pulsoximetry
  7. pulsus bisferiens
  8. pult
  9. pultaceous
  10. pultan
  11. pultans

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