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poor oxygenation

[pɔr ˌɑksɪdʒəˈneɪʃən]
noun
oxigenação inadequada
1. Insufficient supply or absorption of oxygen in tissues or blood, often resulting in hypoxemia or tissue hypoxia
The patient suffered from poor oxygenation due to pneumonia.
O paciente sofria de oxigenação inadequada devido à pneumonia.
2. A medical condition characterized by low oxygen levels in arterial blood or tissues
Poor oxygenation can lead to organ damage if not treated promptly.
A oxigenação inadequada pode levar a danos aos órgãos se não for tratada prontamente.
Synonyms
hypoxemiatissue hypoxiainadequate oxygenationlow oxygen saturationinsufficient oxygenation
Antonyms
adequate oxygenationnormal oxygenationgood oxygenation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
oxigenação inadequada
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
oxigenação deficiente
Alternative term commonly used in medical settings
Portugal
oxigenação insuficiente
Preferred medical terminology in Portuguese healthcare

Related Idioms & Phrases

oxygen deprivation
respiratory insufficiency
hypoxic state
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