ARTERIALIZATION

Etymology

Noun

arterialization (plural arterializations)

(physiology) The conversion of venous blood into arterial blood (by absorption of oxygen in the lungs)

Source: Wiktionary


Ar*te`ri*al*i*za"tion, n. (Physiol.)

Definition: The process of converting venous blood into arterial blood during its passage through the lungs, oxygen being absorbed and carbonic acid evolved; -- called also aëration and hematosis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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