OXYGENATOR
\ˈɒksɪd͡ʒənˌe͡ɪtə], \ˈɒksɪdʒənˌeɪtə], \ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_dʒ_ə_n_ˌeɪ_t_ə]\
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Devices which mechanically oxygenate venous blood extracorporeally. They are used in combination with one or more pumps for maintaining circulation during open heart surgery and for assisting the circulation in patients seriously ill with some cardiac and pulmonary disorders. (UMDNS, 1999)
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.