HYPEROXIA Meaning and
Definition
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Hyperoxia is a medical term used to describe a condition characterized by an excess of oxygen in the body or a higher than normal concentration of oxygen in the blood. This can occur due to various reasons, such as inhaling pure oxygen for an extended period, being exposed to high-pressure oxygen environments, or receiving oxygen therapy in excessive amounts.
During hyperoxia, the excessive supply of oxygen can disrupt the balance between oxygen and other gases in the body, leading to potential harm. Although oxygen is essential for sustaining life and is often used as a therapeutic agent in medical settings, an excess of it can have adverse effects on various organs and systems, including the lungs, heart, central nervous system, and eyes.
The most commonly observed consequences of hyperoxia include bronchopulmonary dysplasia (a chronic lung disease in premature infants), atelectasis (collapsed lung), oxygen toxicity (damage to lung tissue), increased risk of infection, oxidative stress (damage to cells and tissues), and retinopathy of prematurity (abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina).
Treatment for hyperoxia typically involves reducing the concentration of inspired oxygen or removing the individual from the high-pressure oxygen environment, allowing oxygen levels to return to normal. Close monitoring of oxygen saturation levels, blood gases, and other vital signs is crucial to prevent complications and ensure appropriate oxygen levels are maintained.
Common Misspellings for HYPEROXIA
- gyperoxia
- byperoxia
- nyperoxia
- jyperoxia
- uyperoxia
- yyperoxia
- htperoxia
- hgperoxia
- hhperoxia
- huperoxia
- h7peroxia
- h6peroxia
- hyoeroxia
- hyleroxia
- hy-eroxia
- hy0eroxia
- hypwroxia
- hypsroxia
- hypdroxia
- hyprroxia
Etymology of HYPEROXIA
The word "Hyperoxia" is derived from the Greek prefix "hyper-", meaning "excessive" or "above normal", and the Greek word "oxys", meaning "sharp" or "acidic". In medical terminology, "oxia" refers to the presence or concentration of oxygen in a particular environment. Therefore, "hyperoxia" describes a condition of excessive or elevated levels of oxygen in the body or atmosphere.
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