Definition
hypoxaemias
noun
- Plural of hypoxaemia; conditions characterized by abnormally low levels of oxygen in the blood.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; British English spelling (American English: hypoxemias); Plural form
Examples
- Patients with severe lung disease may experience recurrent hypoxaemias during sleep.
- The doctor monitored the patient's oxygen levels to prevent dangerous hypoxaemias.
- Chronic hypoxaemias can lead to complications such as pulmonary hypertension.
- Athletes training at high altitude may develop temporary hypoxaemias as their bodies adjust.
- The study examined various causes of hypoxaemias in critically ill patients.