Hematosis


[hee-muh-toh-sis, hem-uh-] /ˌhi məˈtoʊ sɪs, ˌhɛm ə-/

noun
1.
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2.
Physiology. the conversion of venous into arterial blood; oxygenation in the lungs.

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  • Hematothermal

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