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oximeter

/ɒkˈsɪm.ɪ.tər/

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noun

/ɒkˈsɪm.ɪ.tər/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское устройство, используемое для измерения уровня насыщения артериальной крови кислородом, обычно закрепляемое на пальце или мочке уха.

A medical device used to measure the oxygen saturation level in arterial blood, typically clipped onto a finger or earlobe.

  1. Medical device for oxygen measurementB2formalmedical

    A small electronic device that clips onto a finger, toe, or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood.

    ruПульсоксиметр

    • The nurse placed an oximeter on his finger to check his oxygen levels.
    • Doctors use an oximeter to monitor patients with respiratory conditions.
    • The oximeter reading showed a dangerously low oxygen saturation.
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  • oximeters' possessive plural form
  • oximeter's possessive singular form