pulse oximetry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Word forms

pulse oximetry

Synonyms

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