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deficiência aguda de oxigênio

[de-fi-si-ˈɛn-sja ˈa-gu-da dʒi ɔ-ksi-ˈʒɛ-nio]
nounfemininepl: deficiências agudas de oxigênio
acute oxygen deficiency
1. A severe and sudden lack of oxygen in the body or in a specific tissue or organ, typically requiring immediate medical intervention
The patient suffered from acute oxygen deficiency after the accident and required emergency intubation.
O paciente sofreu deficiência aguda de oxigênio após o acidente e necessitou de intubação de emergência.
2. A medical condition characterized by rapid hypoxemia, where oxygen saturation drops critically in a short period of time
Acute oxygen deficiency can lead to brain damage if not treated promptly.
A deficiência aguda de oxigênio pode causar danos cerebrais se não for tratada prontamente.
Synonyms
hipoxia agudaanoxia agudainsuficiência de oxigênio agudadeficiência oxigenatória aguda
Antonyms
suficiência de oxigêniooxigenação adequada

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deficiência aguda de oxigênio
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
Portugal
deficiência aguda de oxigénio
Portuguese spelling with accent on the e; medical usage consistent with European Portuguese
Medical Communities
hipoxia aguda
Shorter, more commonly used term in clinical settings

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