hypoxemia
[/ˌhɪpɑːkˈsiːmiə/]
nounfemininepl: hypoxemias
hipoxemia
1. A medical condition characterized by abnormally low levels of oxygen in the blood
The patient developed hypoxemia after prolonged exposure to high altitude.
O paciente desenvolveu hipoxemia após exposição prolongada a grande altitude.
2. Insufficient oxygen saturation in arterial blood, typically defined as PaO2 below 60 mmHg
Severe hypoxemia can lead to organ damage if not treated promptly.
A hipoxemia grave pode levar a danos aos órgãos se não for tratada prontamente.
Hypoxemia is a technical medical term used universally in healthcare across English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is commonly discussed in hospital settings, emergency medicine, and critical care units. The condition is particularly relevant in discussions of COVID-19, pulmonary diseases, and high-altitude medicine. The term requires medical knowledge to understand and is not part of everyday colloquial Portuguese.
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