Etymology

hyperoxygenation

Today it means: The administration of a higher than usual concentration of oxygen, or the condition of having such a concentration of oxygen. Full definition →

First used 18th c.
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From hyper- + oxygenation.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. The administration of a higher than usual concentration of oxygen, or the condition of having such a concentration of oxygen.

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