Oxygenated: meaning, definitions and examples

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oxygenated

 

[ ˈɒksɪdʒəneɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical science

Oxygenated refers to something that has been enriched with oxygen, typically in the context of blood. When blood is oxygenated, it means that it has absorbed oxygen from the lungs and is delivering it to the body's tissues. This is critical for the survival of aerobic organisms. Oxygenated blood is usually bright red due to the presence of oxyhemoglobin. Understanding oxygenation is vital in medical settings, particularly when monitoring a patient's respiratory function.

Synonyms

aerated, oxygen-filled, oxygen-rich

Examples of usage

  • The heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.
  • Medical staff checked the levels of oxygenated blood in the patient's system.
  • Oxygenated water can support aquatic life.
  • Inhalation of oxygenated air is essential for maintaining energy levels.

Translations

Translations of the word "oxygenated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oxigenado

🇮🇳 ऑक्सीजन युक्त

🇩🇪 sauerstoffhaltig

🇮🇩 teroksigenasi

🇺🇦 оксигенований

🇵🇱 utleniony

🇯🇵 酸素化された

🇫🇷 oxygéné

🇪🇸 oxigenado

🇹🇷 oksijenli

🇰🇷 산소화된

🇸🇦 مؤكسج

🇨🇿 okysličený

🇸🇰 okysličený

🇨🇳 含氧的

🇸🇮 oksigeniran

🇮🇸 súrefni

🇰🇿 оттектелген

🇬🇪 ოქსიგენირებული

🇦🇿 oksigenlə zənginləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 oxigenado

Etymology

The term 'oxygenated' comes from the root word 'oxygen,' which was derived from the Greek words 'oxus' meaning 'acid' and 'genes' meaning 'producer.' Oxygen was first identified in the 18th century when scientists such as Joseph Priestley and Carl Wilhelm Scheele independently discovered a gas that supported combustion and respiration. The process of oxygenation became significant in both chemistry and biology, especially as the understanding of respiration evolved. The suffix '-ated' is used in chemistry to indicate a compound that has added a specific element or group. Therefore, 'oxygenated' literally refers to a substance that contains or has been treated with oxygen. Over time, the concept has transcended scientific terminology to become widely used in everyday language, particularly in medical and health discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,582, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.