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Definition of oximeter

oximeter

/ɑːkˈsɪm.ə.tɚ/
ox · im · e · ter
Plural:oximeters
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Adjective:oximetric
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1

A photoelectric medical device that measures the oxygen saturation level of the blood, typically by clipping onto a patient's fingertip or earlobe.

Example

"The nurse clipped a small oximeter onto the patient's index finger to monitor his blood oxygen levels."

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• Rhymes for oximeter

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oxidation
oxide
oxidization
oximeter
oxnard
oxpecker
oxtail

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s by German physician Karl Matthes, combining 'oxi-' (from 'oxygen') and '-meter' (from Ancient Greek 'metron', meaning 'measure').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oximeter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oximeter
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