noun
- Plural of hypoxemia; conditions characterized by abnormally low levels of oxygen in the blood.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Plural form
Examples
- Patients with severe pneumonia may develop hypoxemias requiring supplemental oxygen.
- The study examined various hypoxemias observed in high-altitude climbers.
- Chronic hypoxemias can lead to pulmonary hypertension if left untreated.
- Different types of hypoxemias require different treatment approaches.
- The doctor monitored the patient's blood oxygen levels to detect any hypoxemias.