arterial blood

noun phrase

Meaning

Oxygenated blood that is carried away from the heart to the rest of the body through the arteries.

Examples

Arterial blood is typically bright red because of its high oxygen content.
A pulse oximeter measures the oxygen saturation levels in a patient's arterial blood.

Synonyms: oxygenated blood, bright red blood

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arterial blood

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ɑːrˈtɪəriəl blʌd

Definition

Oxygenated blood that is carried away from the heart to the rest of the body through the arteries.

Examples

Arterial blood is typically bright red because of its high oxygen content.
A pulse oximeter measures the oxygen saturation levels in a patient's arterial blood.

Synonyms of arterial blood

Words with a similar meaning to arterial blood:

Antonyms of arterial blood

Words with the opposite meaning to arterial blood:

venous blood

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