hyperoxia

noun

hy·​per·​ox·​ia ˌhī-pə-ˈräk-sē-ə How to pronounce hyperoxia (audio)
: a bodily condition characterized by a greater oxygen content of the tissues and organs than normally exists at sea level

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“Hyperoxia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hyperoxia. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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