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



RESET




Word of the Day

22 June 2025

STRAP

(noun) an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

coffee icon