peripheral oxygen saturation

noun

An estimation of the oxygen saturation level usually measured with a pulse oximeter device.

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Meanings

nounperipheral oxygen saturation (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineAn estimation of the oxygen saturation level usually measured with a pulse oximeter device.

Origin

From peripheral + oxygen + saturation.

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peripheral oxygen saturation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/peripheral%20oxygen%20saturation

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