noun
A device, usually attached to the earlobe or fingertip, that measures the oxygen saturation of arterial blood by sensing and recording capillary pulsations.
Related Forms:
- pulse oximetry
noun
pulse oximeter
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pulse oximeter - Medical Definition
n.
A device, usually attached to the earlobe or fingertip, that measures the oxygen saturation of arterial blood by sensing and recording capillary pulsations.
Related Forms:
- pulse oximetry
n.
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