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oxygen deficit

/ˈɒksɪdʒən ˈdɛfɪsɪt/

Traduction: État dans lequel l'organisme ou un tissu spécifique est privé d'un apport adéquat en oxygène, souvent dû à des problèmes respiratoires, à une haute altitude ou à des troubles circulatoires.

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/ˈɒksɪdʒən ˈdɛfɪsɪt/C1formalmedical
  • frÉtat dans lequel l'organisme ou un tissu spécifique est privé d'un apport adéquat en oxygène, souvent dû à des problèmes respiratoires, à une haute altitude ou à des troubles circulatoires.

A condition where the body or a specific tissue is deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen, often resulting from respiratory issues, high altitude, or circulatory problems.

  1. Lack of oxygen in the bodyB2formal

    A condition where the body or a specific tissue does not receive enough oxygen to function normally.

    frdéficit en oxygène

    • High-altitude climbers often suffer from an oxygen deficit.
    • The patient's oxygen deficit was caused by severe pneumonia.
    • Prolonged oxygen deficit can lead to brain damage.
  2. Oxygen debt during exerciseB2formal

    The amount of oxygen required to restore the body to its resting state after intense physical activity.

    frdette d'oxygène

    • Sprinters experience a significant oxygen deficit during a 400-meter race.
    • The athlete's oxygen deficit was measured after the workout.
    • Training helps reduce the oxygen deficit during high-intensity exercise.