Oxygenation
Oxygenation
Oxygenation (/ɒksɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/) refers to the process of adding oxygen to any system, including the human body. It is a vital process in both the environment and in the body's metabolic processes.
Etymology
The term "oxygenation" is derived from the Greek word "oxy", meaning sharp, and the Latin word "genes", meaning producing. It was first used in the late 18th century to describe the process of adding oxygen to a substance.
In the Human Body
In the human body, oxygenation primarily refers to the process of oxygen molecules entering the bloodstream. This occurs in the lungs, where oxygen is inhaled into the alveoli and then diffuses into the blood. This oxygen-rich blood is then circulated throughout the body, delivering oxygen to the cells where it is used in metabolism.
Related Terms
- Hypoxia: A condition in which there is not enough oxygen available to the body's tissues.
- Hyperoxia: A condition in which there is an excess of oxygen in the body.
- Anoxia: A condition in which there is an absence of oxygen supply to an organ's tissues.
- Oximeter: A device used to measure the level of oxygenation in the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oxygenation
- Wikipedia's article - Oxygenation
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