normoxic

English

Etymology

From normoxia +‎ -ic.

Adjective

normoxic (not comparable)

1. (medicine) Having a normal oxygen concentration; typically 20-21% in the atmosphere, or 2-3% in physiological contexts.
2. (underwater diving) Describing a breathing gas mixture that contains 21% oxygen, the same amount as in normal air.

Coordinate terms

• anoxic
• dysoxic
• hyperoxic
• hypoxic

 

Related terms

• anoxemic
• hyperoxemic
• hypoxemic
• normoxemic