pulse oximetry
noun [ U ] medical specialized uk/ˌpʌls ɒkˈsɪm.ɪ.tri/ us/ˌpʌls ɑːkˈsɪm.ə.tri/ (also oximetry)
脉搏血氧测定
the activity of measuring the level of oxygen in someone's blood using a special device, usually attached to their finger
Pulse oximetry may be used to monitor tissue oxygenation. 脉搏血氧测定可用于监测组织氧合作用
This test is more accurate than pulse oximetry for checking the level of oxygen in your bloodstream. 在测定你的血氧水平上，这种测试比脉搏血氧测定更精确。
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- Pulse oximetry reveals a haemoglobin saturation of 80% on room air.
- Pulse oximetry has been widely accepted as a reliable method for monitoring oxygen saturation of arterial blood.
- Pulse oximetry data were then downloaded onto a personal computer and analysed.